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

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

How does experience change A Therapist's salary?

A Therapist's salary grows with experience: a Therapist (0-1 years)earns $67,980, a Refinery Operator II (1-3 years)earns $80,102, a Refinery Operator III (3-5 years)earns $96,223, a Refinery Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $129,592, a Refinery Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $169,857,

What are the highest paying states for a Therapist?

Therapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Therapist roles are District of Columbia $67,505, California $67,249, Massachusetts $66,353. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Therapist roles make?

Salaries for Therapist level roles vary by specialization: Milieu Therapist: $287,955; Occupational Therapist: $107,770; Speech Therapist: $97,293; Vision Therapist: $92,522; Developmental Therapist: $79,910.

Therapist Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Therapist make in District of Columbia?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Therapist in District of Columbia is $67,505 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,570
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,668 to $75,914
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,443

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Therapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,914	$6,326	$1,460	$36
Average	$67,505	$5,625	$1,298	$32
25th Percentile	$60,668	$5,056	$1,167	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Therapist Salaries

A 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 Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $67,980
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,102
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,223
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,592
Expert (over 8 years): $169,857

Levels	Salary
Therapist... Level Therapist	$67,980
Refinery ... Level Therapist	$80,102
Refinery ... Level Therapist	$96,223
Refinery ... Level Therapist	$129,592
Refinery ... Level Therapist	$169,857

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

District of Columbia: $67,505.
California: $67,249.
Massachusetts: $66,353.

District of Columbia $67,505 California $67,249 Massachusetts $66,353 Washington $66,109 New Jersey $66,084 Alaska $65,999 Connecticut $65,158 New York $64,816

Hawaii $63,725 Rhode Island $63,213 Maryland $62,865 Minnesota $62,390 Colorado $62,207 Illinois $62,146 Oregon $61,914 Delaware $61,743

New Hampshire $61,636 Virginia $61,396 Pennsylvania $60,695 Nevada $60,341 North Dakota $60,225 Michigan $60,042 Wisconsin $59,975 Vermont $59,841

Texas $59,469 Maine $59,445 Arizona $59,408 Ohio $59,366 Georgia $58,805 Indiana $58,524 Wyoming $58,469 Utah $58,384

Iowa $58,347 Kansas $58,055 Louisiana $57,969 North Carolina $57,939 Missouri $57,927 Florida $57,689 Montana $57,561 Nebraska $57,439

Kentucky $57,372 South Carolina $57,128 Tennessee $56,976 Idaho $56,915 New Mexico $56,469 Oklahoma $56,372 Alabama $56,012 South Dakota $55,409

Arkansas $55,079 West Virginia $54,903 Mississippi $54,372

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Parcel Return Service: $67,138
Washington: $67,139
Naval Anacost Annex: $67,136

Parcel Return Service, DC $67,138 Washington, DC $67,139 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $67,136 Washington Navy Yard, DC $67,138

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$60,668

Average $67,505/year

$75,914

$5,056

Average $5,625/month

$6,326

$1,167

Average $1,298/week

$1,460

$29

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,914	$6,326	$1,460	$36
Average	$67,505	$5,625	$1,298	$32
25th Percentile	$60,668	$5,056	$1,167	$29

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