Therapy Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Therapy Manager in the United States is $109,488 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,074
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,763 to $113,982
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,909
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Therapy Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $113,982 $9,499 $2,192 $55
Average $109,488 $9,124 $2,106 $53
25th Percentile $99,763 $8,314 $1,919 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Therapy Manager Salaries

A Therapy Manager'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 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Therapy Manager'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): $106,787
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,192
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,218
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,283
  • Expert (over 8 years): $111,810
Levels Salary
Entry Level Therapy Manager$106,787
Intermediate Level Therapy Manager$107,192
Senior Level Therapy Manager$109,218
Specialist Level Therapy Manager$111,283
Expert Level Therapy Manager$111,810
$106,787 0 yr
$107,192 < 2 yrs
$109,218 2-4 yrs
$111,283 5-8 yrs
$111,810 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Therapy Managers

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: $138,097
  • San Francisco: $136,740
  • Oakland: $133,707

What Skills Can Increase a Therapy Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Guest Service (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
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Customer Service 13.44%
Guest Service 1.67%
Food Safety 1.2%
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's salary.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Products and Services
$128,101
17%
Analysis
$114,962
5%
Team Management
$113,868
4%
Collaboration
$112,773
3%
Continuous Improvement
$112,773
3%
Presentation
$112,773
3%
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How Education impacts a Therapy Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Therapy Managers 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 with a Bachelor's Degree is between $117,197 and $123,326).

Therapy Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Therapy Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 0.9%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 23.4%
Masters 46.8%
Doctorate 23.4%
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Therapy Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Therapy Manager'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Therapy Manager

Salaries for a Therapy Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,497 in 2023 to around $87,028 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Therapy Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Therapy Manager Over Time

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2023
$87,497
2024
$88,052
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$87,028
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