How much does a therapist make in Washington?
$76,630a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $36.84 an hour or $6,386 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.84
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,400Median: $76,630Highest 10%: $160,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| 75th | $129,500 | $62.24 | |
| 90th | $160,800 | $77.30 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $36.84 ($76,630 a year).
Do therapists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $76,630 against $77,930 nationally, 2% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $127,000, so Washington pays 40% less.
Where does Washington rank for therapist pay?
28 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,800 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.