How much does a therapist make in Seattle?
$98,550a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $47.38 an hour or $8,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.38
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 78
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,750Median: $98,550Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $93,090 | $44.75 | |
| Median | $98,550 | $47.38 | |
| 75th | $98,550 | $47.38 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.59 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Portland, OR | $90,130 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $47.38 ($98,550 a year).
Do therapists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $98,550 against $77,930 nationally, 26% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $98,550, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for therapist pay?
9 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,900 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.