School Based Mental Health Therapist Salary in California

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What is the salary range of a School Based Mental Health Therapist?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Based Mental Health Therapist in California ranges from $86,941 (25th percentile) to $111,297 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $97,967 and an hourly rate of $47. A School Based Mental Health Therapist's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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School Based Mental Health Therapist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,297 $9,275 $2,140 $54
Average $97,967 $8,164 $1,884 $47
25th Percentile $86,941 $7,245 $1,672 $42
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Last Updated on August 01, 2025

How does experience level affect a School Based Mental Health Therapist's Salary?

An entry-level School Based Mental Health Therapist with under 1 year experience makes about $95,011. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level School Based Mental Health Therapist makes around $96,987. After 2-4 years, the School Based Mental Health Therapist pay rises to about $101,300. Those senior School Based Mental Health Therapist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $101,888, and those School Based Mental Health Therapist having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $102,868 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level School Based Mental Health Therapist $95,011
Intermediate Level School Based Mental Health Therapist $96,987
Senior Level School Based Mental Health Therapist $101,300
Specialist Level School Based Mental Health Therapist $101,888
Expert Level School Based Mental Health Therapist $102,868
$95,011 0 yr
$96,987 < 2 yrs
$101,300 2-4 yrs
$101,888 5-8 yrs
$102,868 > 8 yrs
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