How much does a Play Therapists make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Play Therapists in the United States is $61,579. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,037 to $68,390, with most professionals earning between $49,080 and $74,592.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Play Therapists Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Play Therapists Salary $49,080 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Play Therapists Salary $55,037 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Play Therapists Salary $61,579 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Play Therapists Salary $68,390 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Play Therapists Salary $74,592 US March 01, 2025
25% $55,037 10% $49,080 90% $74,592 75% $68,390 $61,579 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Play Therapists


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Recreational Therapy Director


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Average Base Salary

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68390
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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55107
68471
61629
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Play Therapists in the United States. The base salary for Play Therapists ranges from $55,037 to $68,390 with the average base salary of $61,579. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,107 to $68,471 with the average total cash compensation of $61,629.

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Skills associated with Play Therapists: Counseling

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