What are the main factors that influence a Trauma Therapist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Trauma Therapist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Trauma Therapist roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Trauma Therapist's salary?

A Trauma Therapist's salary grows with experience: starting around $64,147 for beginners, reaching about $67,475 at mid-level, and approach $70,328 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Trauma Therapist?

Trauma Therapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Trauma Therapist roles are District of Columbia $71,666, California $71,394, Massachusetts $70,443. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Trauma Therapist roles make?

Salaries for Trauma Therapist level roles vary by specialization: Surgeon - Trauma: $488,921; Trauma Specialist: $146,927; Trauma Counselor: $145,953; Trauma Coordinator: $141,424; Trauma Director: $124,688.

Trauma Therapist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Trauma Therapist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Trauma Therapist in Delaware is $65,549 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,992
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,137 to $71,539
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,478

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Trauma Therapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,539	$5,962	$1,376	$34
Average	$65,549	$5,462	$1,261	$32
25th Percentile	$57,137	$4,761	$1,099	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Trauma Therapist Salaries

A Trauma 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Trauma Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Trauma 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): $64,147
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,731
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,475
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,896
Expert (over 8 years): $70,328

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Trauma Therapist	$64,147
Intermediate Level Trauma Therapist	$64,731
Senior Level Trauma Therapist	$67,475
Specialist Level Trauma Therapist	$69,896
Expert Level Trauma Therapist	$70,328

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How Do Trauma 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 Trauma Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,666.
California: $71,394.
Massachusetts: $70,443.

District of Columbia $71,666 California $71,394 Massachusetts $70,443 Washington $70,184 New Jersey $70,158 Alaska $70,067 Connecticut $69,174 New York $68,811

Hawaii $67,653 Rhode Island $67,109 Maryland $66,740 Minnesota $66,235 Colorado $66,041 Illinois $65,976 Oregon $65,730 Delaware $65,549

New Hampshire $65,435 Virginia $65,180 Pennsylvania $64,436 Nevada $64,060 North Dakota $63,937 Michigan $63,743 Wisconsin $63,672 Vermont $63,530

Texas $63,135 Maine $63,109 Arizona $63,070 Ohio $63,025 Georgia $62,429 Indiana $62,132 Wyoming $62,073 Utah $61,983

Iowa $61,944 Kansas $61,633 Louisiana $61,543 North Carolina $61,510 Missouri $61,497 Florida $61,245 Montana $61,109 Nebraska $60,979

Kentucky $60,908 South Carolina $60,649 Tennessee $60,487 Idaho $60,423 New Mexico $59,950 Oklahoma $59,847 Alabama $59,465 South Dakota $58,824

Arkansas $58,474 West Virginia $58,287 Mississippi $57,724

Top Paying Cities for Trauma 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:

Lincoln: $65,254
Little Creek: $65,732
Magnolia: $65,637

Lincoln, DE $65,254 Little Creek, DE $65,732 Magnolia, DE $65,637 Milford, DE $65,420 Marydel, DE $65,527 Millsboro, DE $64,980 Millville, DE $65,081 Milton, DE $65,193

Nassau, DE $65,240 Ocean View, DE $65,070 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,194 Seaford, DE $65,231 Selbyville, DE $64,961 Smyrna, DE $65,777 Viola, DE $65,474 Woodside, DE $65,650

Bear, DE $65,499 Newark, DE $65,474 Claymont, DE $65,608 Delaware City, DE $65,539 Hockessin, DE $65,468 Kirkwood, DE $65,527 Middletown, DE $65,552 Montchanin, DE $65,483

New Castle, DE $65,493 Odessa, DE $65,585 Port Penn, DE $65,629 Rockland, DE $65,490 Saint Georges, DE $65,532 Townsend, DE $65,633 Winterthur, DE $65,497 Lewes, DE $65,218

Wilmington, DE $65,471 Dover, DE $65,732 Dover Afb, DE $65,385 Bethany Beach, DE $65,001 Bethel, DE $65,068 Bridgeville, DE $65,222 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,547 Cheswold, DE $65,710

Clayton, DE $65,712 Dagsboro, DE $64,956 Delmar, DE $64,851 Ellendale, DE $65,048 Felton, DE $65,415 Fenwick Island, DE $64,970 Frankford, DE $64,857 Frederica, DE $65,479

Georgetown, DE $64,931 Greenwood, DE $65,232 Harbeson, DE $65,000 Harrington, DE $65,332 Hartly, DE $65,535 Houston, DE $65,238 Kenton, DE $65,715 Laurel, DE $64,892

Yorklyn, DE $65,488

Trauma Therapist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Trauma Therapist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Trauma Therapist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Trauma Therapist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Trauma Therapist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$75,382	$36.0	15%

Trauma Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Trauma 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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$57,137

Average $65,549/year

$71,539

$4,761

Average $5,462/month

$5,962

$1,099

Average $1,261/week

$1,376

$27

Average $32/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,539	$5,962	$1,376	$34
Average	$65,549	$5,462	$1,261	$32
25th Percentile	$57,137	$4,761	$1,099	$27

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