As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Play Therapists in the United States is $31. While Salary.com is seeing that Play Therapists salary in the US can go up to $36 or down to $24, but most earn between $28 and $34. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Play Therapists in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Play Therapists Salary | $24 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Play Therapists Salary | $28 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Play Therapists Salary | $31 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Play Therapists Salary | $34 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Play Therapists Salary | $36 | US | September 01, 2026 |
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Bachelor's Degree
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
Skills associated with Play Therapists: Counseling
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