How much does a therapist make in Virginia?
$70,890a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in Virginia. That is $34.08 an hour or $5,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.08
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,050Median: $70,890Highest 10%: $245,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $70,890 | $34.08 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.67 | |
| 90th | $245,300 | $117.94 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $76,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 14. Minnesota | $75,360 |
| 15. Kentucky | $75,060 |
| 16. Texas | $74,750 |
| 17. Virginia | $70,890 |
| 18. Ohio | $70,700 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $69,050 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $69,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $34.08 ($70,890 a year).
Do therapists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $70,890 against $77,930 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Virginia rank for therapist pay?
Virginia ranks 17 of 41 states.
Which city in Virginia pays therapists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $76,630 a year.
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.