How much does a therapist make in San Jose?
$79,040a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $38.00 an hour or $6,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 78
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,500Median: $79,040Highest 10%: $143,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,500 | $27.16 | |
| 25th | $66,300 | $31.88 | |
| Median | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| 75th | $88,320 | $42.46 | |
| 90th | $143,500 | $68.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| San Francisco, CA | $122,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,470 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,610 |
| Riverside, CA | $74,790 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $700,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $353,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $351,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $347,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $264,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $223,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $216,700 |
| Dentist | $207,900 |
| Radiation Therapist | $206,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $38.00 ($79,040 a year).
Do therapists make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $79,040 against $77,930 nationally, 1% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,760, so San Jose pays 3% less.
Where does San Jose rank for therapist pay?
26 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,500 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.