Lead Therapist Salary in Charleston, West Virginia

How much does a Lead Therapist make in Charleston, WV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Therapist in Charleston, WV is $245,528. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $222,206 to $271,313, with most professionals earning between $200,973 and $294,789.

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Reviews all available assessments and pertinent information from outside agencies prior to case assignment.

May 14, 2023

Assist with the development and updating of instructional materials, assessments, behavior plans, individualized curriculum and programming under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor/Behavior Analyst.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Therapist in Charleston, WV

Average Base Salary

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222206

271313

245528

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Includes base and annual incentives

223914

274062

247551

What is the average salary for Lead Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Therapist in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Lead Therapist ranges from $222,206 to $271,313 with the average base salary of $245,528. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $223,914 to $274,062 with the average total cash compensation of $247,551.

View Average Salary for Lead Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$245,528	$222,206 - $271,313
Bonus	$2,023	$1,707 - $2,749
Total Pay	$247,551	$223,914 - $274,062

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Therapist Salary Near Charleston, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,564 - $268,087	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,231 - $268,901	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Parkersburg, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,268 - $267,725	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $223,317 - $272,670	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $225,466 - $275,293	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $238,923 - $291,724	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV

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About Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, the population during the 2017 Census Estimate was 47,929. The Charleston metropolitan area as a whole had 214,406 residents. Charleston is the center of government, commerce, and industry for Kanawha County, of which it is the county seat. Early industries important to Charleston included salt and the first natural gas well. Later, coal became central to economic prosperity in the city and the surrounding area. Today, trade, utilities, governm...

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