How much does a therapist make in Sacramento?
$81,470a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $39.17 an hour or $6,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.17
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,880Median: $81,470Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,880 | $32.63 | |
| 25th | $76,810 | $36.93 | |
| Median | $81,470 | $39.17 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.55 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.55 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| San Francisco, CA | $122,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $79,040 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,610 |
| Riverside, CA | $74,790 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $39.17 ($81,470 a year).
Do therapists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $81,470 against $77,930 nationally, 5% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,760, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for therapist pay?
21 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,100 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.