How much does a therapist make in Providence?
$86,400a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $41.54 an hour or $7,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.54
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,690Median: $86,400Highest 10%: $122,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| 25th | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| Median | $86,400 | $41.54 | |
| 75th | $91,000 | $43.75 | |
| 90th | $122,200 | $58.77 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $41.54 ($86,400 a year).
Do therapists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $86,400 against $77,930 nationally, 11% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $86,400, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for therapist pay?
17 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,200 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.