Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director in the United States is $126,769 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,220
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,829 to $137,474
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,779
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Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $137,474 $11,456 $2,644 $66
Average $126,769 $10,564 $2,438 $61
25th Percentile $116,829 $9,736 $2,247 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director Salaries

A Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director'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 Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director'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): $119,830
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $120,730
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,231
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,731
  • Expert (over 8 years): $126,297
Levels Salary
Entry Level Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director$119,830
Intermediate Level Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director$120,730
Senior Level Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director$122,231
Specialist Level Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director$123,731
Expert Level Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director$126,297
$119,830 0 yr
$120,730 < 2 yrs
$122,231 2-4 yrs
$123,731 5-8 yrs
$126,297 > 8 yrs
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How Do Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director 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 Therapy Manager Therapy Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $140,359.
  • California: $139,826.
  • Massachusetts: $137,963.

Top Paying Cities for Therapy Manager Therapy Program Directors

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: $159,894
  • San Francisco: $158,322
  • Oakland: $154,810

What Skills Can Increase a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Confidentiality (Mentioned in 5.55% Job Postings): The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 3.22% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Rehabilitation Services (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Rehabilitation services is a special healthcare service that help a person regain physical, mental, and/or cognitive (thinking and learning) abilities that have been lost or impaired as a result of disease, injury, or treatment.
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Confidentiality 5.55%
Patient Care 3.22%
Rehabilitation Services 1.97%
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 a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director's salary.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Teamwork
 $134,375
6%
Analysis
 $133,107
5%
Collaboration
 $133,107
5%
Physical Therapy
 $131,840
4%
Dedication
 $131,840
4%
Building Relationships
 $131,840
4%
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How Education impacts a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Therapy Manager Therapy Program Directors 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 a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $131,390 and $139,524).

Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 1.1%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 33.0%
Masters 52.3%
Doctorate 9.1%
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Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director'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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$116,829
Average $126,769/year
$137,474
$9,736
Average $10,564/month
$11,456
$2,247
Average $2,438/week
$2,644
$56
Average $61/hour
$66
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $137,474 $11,456 $2,644 $66
Average $126,769 $10,564 $2,438 $61
25th Percentile $116,829 $9,736 $2,247 $56

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Salary Trends for Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director

Salaries for a Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $133,646 in 2023 to around $132,193 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Therapy Manager Therapy Program Director salary trends, .

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