Outpatient Clinical Therapist Salary in the United States

How much does an Outpatient Clinical Therapist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outpatient Clinical Therapist in the United States is $102,933 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, an Outpatient Clinical Therapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,700
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,129 to $111,186
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,114
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Outpatient Clinical Therapist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,186 $9,266 $2,138 $53
Average $102,933 $8,578 $1,979 $49
25th Percentile $94,129 $7,844 $1,810 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Outpatient Clinical Therapist Salaries

An Outpatient Clinical Therapist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Outpatient Clinical Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Outpatient Clinical Therapist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $102,077
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $102,321
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,422
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,090
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,352
Levels Salary
Entry Level Outpatient Clinical Therapist$102,077
Intermediate Level Outpatient Clinical Therapist$102,321
Senior Level Outpatient Clinical Therapist$105,422
Specialist Level Outpatient Clinical Therapist$109,090
Expert Level Outpatient Clinical Therapist$109,352
$102,077 0 yr
$102,321 < 2 yrs
$105,422 2-4 yrs
$109,090 5-8 yrs
$109,352 > 8 yrs
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How Do Outpatient Clinical Therapist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Outpatient Clinical Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $113,967.
  • California: $113,535.
  • Massachusetts: $112,022.

Top Paying Cities for Outpatient Clinical Therapists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $129,829
  • San Francisco: $128,553
  • Oakland: $125,702

What Skills Can Increase an Outpatient Clinical Therapist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 9.81% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Medical Records Audit (Mentioned in 2.93% Job Postings): a medical records audit is a chart review which is used to identify what is being done correctly and what is in need of improvement.
  • Clinical Supervision (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Supervision is used in counselling, psychotherapy, and other mental health disciplines as well as many other professions engaged in working with people. Supervision may be applied as well to practitioners in somatic disciplines for their preparatory work for patients as well as collateral with patients. Supervision is a replacement instead of formal retrospective inspection, delivering evidence about the skills of the supervised practitioners. It consists of the practitioner meeting regularly with another professional, not necessarily more senior, but normally with training in the skills of supervision, to discuss casework and other professional issues in a structured way. This is often known as clinical or counselling supervision (consultation differs in being optional advice from someone without a supervisor's formal authority). The purpose is to assist the practitioner to learn from his or her experience and progress in expertise, as well as to ensure good service to the client or patient. Learning shall be applied to planning work as well as to diagnostic work and therapeutic work.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 9.81%
Medical Records Audit 2.93%
Clinical Supervision 2.33%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Outpatient Clinical Therapist's salary.
  • Medical Records Audit: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Medical Records Audit
 $110,138
7%
Organizational Skills
 $107,050
4%
Commitment
 $104,992
2%
Dedication
 $104,992
2%
Clinical Leadership
 $104,992
2%
Written Communication
 $104,992
2%
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How Education impacts an Outpatient Clinical Therapist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Outpatient Clinical Therapists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Outpatient Clinical Therapist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $96,426 and $101,848).

Outpatient Clinical Therapist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Outpatient Clinical Therapist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 0.6%
Associates 4.2%
Bachelors 25.5%
Masters 67.1%
Doctorate 2.5%
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Outpatient Clinical Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outpatient Clinical Therapist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$94,129
Average $102,933/year
$111,186
$7,844
Average $8,578/month
$9,266
$1,810
Average $1,979/week
$2,138
$45
Average $49/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $111,186 $9,266 $2,138 $53
Average $102,933 $8,578 $1,979 $49
25th Percentile $94,129 $7,844 $1,810 $45

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Salary Trends for Outpatient Clinical Therapist

Salaries for an Outpatient Clinical Therapist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,195 in 2023 to around $108,775 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Outpatient Clinical Therapist salary trends, .

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