Do therapists typically earn a high income

Therapists can earn a good income, with some making up to $10,770 per month, nearly three times the average American worker‘s salary. Salaries vary depending on the type of therapy and the therapist‘s experience level. For example, clinical psychologists earn an average of $118,617 per year, while psychiatrists earn an average of $220,380 per year. Mental health counselors in hospitals earn around $50,000 per year, and government-employed family therapists earn an average of $72,580 per year.