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$68,508/yr

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Low $62,180

Average $68,508

High $73,591

The average salary for Therapist is $68,508 per year in California.

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Recreational Therapist

$69,385

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Physical Therapist I

$101,740

California

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Physical Therapist III

$127,016

California

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Occupational Therapist

$108,683

California

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Balance Treatment Center Therapist	$106,057/yr	$96,607 $115,507 RANGE: $96,607 - $115,507
Project 180 Therapist	$94,439/yr	$84,922 $103,957 RANGE: $84,922 - $103,957
All Centers Therapist	$119,577/yr	$108,094 $131,060 RANGE: $108,094 - $131,060
Crittenton Services for Children and Families Therapist	$86,858/yr	$73,511 $100,204 RANGE: $73,511 - $100,204
Rogers Behavioral Health Therapist	$104,524/yr	$92,429 $116,620 RANGE: $92,429 - $116,620
CALM Therapist	$85,851/yr	$76,613 $95,088 RANGE: $76,613 - $95,088
Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center Inc. Therapist	$121,029/yr	$103,384 $138,675 RANGE: $103,384 - $138,675
Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County, Inc. Therapist	$120,548/yr	$110,261 $130,834 RANGE: $110,261 - $130,834
SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN THERAPIST	$85,639/yr	$76,969 $94,308 RANGE: $76,969 - $94,308

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Therapist Jobs in California

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Therapist can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Therapist job salaries in California. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Therapist jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Therapist positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Therapist salary is higher than other cities in California. San Jose takes first place in this list, followed by Santa Clara, Fremont. The Therapist salary is $77,949 in San Jose, which is higher than the national average. There are 76 cities' Therapist salary higher than national average in California.

The average salary for a Therapist in California is $68,508, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Therapist jobs is San Jose, CA, and it is higher than Santa Clara. Therapist jobs in San Jose can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in California.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
San Jose	$77,949	$6,496	$1,499	$37
Santa Clara	$77,949	$6,496	$1,499	$37
Fremont	$77,762	$6,480	$1,495	$37
San Francisco	$77,638	$6,470	$1,493	$37
Daly City	$77,638	$6,470	$1,493	$37
Berkeley	$75,775	$6,315	$1,457	$36
Oakland	$75,775	$6,315	$1,457	$36
Concord	$75,650	$6,304	$1,455	$36
Hayward	$75,650	$6,304	$1,455	$36
Antioch	$71,303	$5,942	$1,371	$34

What Does a Therapist Do?

Finding the right therapist can often be a lengthy and challenging process, and some people may not know where to begin.

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Today most therapists use an integrated approach that treats mental illness, the most common psychotherapeutic approaches include.

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All therapists are required to have completed a master’s degree and be licensed by their state boards to legally practice psychotherapy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Therapist Salaries

What is the average of a Therapist in California?

The Therapist salary range is from $62,180 to $73,591, and the average Therapist salary is $68,508/year in California. The Therapist's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Therapist salary in the United States?

The Therapist salary in San Jose, CA is $77,949 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Therapist's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Therapist.

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