How much does a therapist make in Philadelphia?
$81,170a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $39.02 an hour or $6,764 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.02
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,410Median: $81,170Highest 10%: $137,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| 25th | $66,910 | $32.17 | |
| Median | $81,170 | $39.02 | |
| 75th | $109,600 | $52.68 | |
| 90th | $137,800 | $66.27 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Allentown, PA | $73,930 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,840 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,760 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $39.02 ($81,170 a year).
Do therapists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $81,170 against $77,930 nationally, 4% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $62,310, so Philadelphia pays 30% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for therapist pay?
23 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.