What are the main factors that influence a Youth Therapist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Youth Therapist's salary?

A Youth Therapist's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,382 for beginners, reaching about $65,108 at mid-level, and approach $68,690 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Youth Therapist?

Youth Therapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Youth Therapist roles are District of Columbia $69,529, California $69,265, Massachusetts $68,342. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Youth Therapist roles make?

Salaries for Youth Therapist level roles vary by specialization: Youth Director: $109,020; Youth Pastor: $107,113; Youth Minister: $97,351; Youth Coach: $79,553; Youth Coordinator: $61,544.

Youth Therapist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Youth Therapist make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Youth Therapist in Rhode Island is $65,108 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,620
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,608 to $73,227
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,689

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Youth Therapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,227	$6,102	$1,408	$35
Average	$65,108	$5,426	$1,252	$31
25th Percentile	$58,608	$4,884	$1,127	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Youth Therapist Salaries

A Youth Therapist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Youth Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Youth Therapist'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): $62,382
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,575
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,108
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,451
Expert (over 8 years): $68,690

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Youth Therapist	$62,382
Intermediate Level Youth Therapist	$62,575
Senior Level Youth Therapist	$65,108
Specialist Level Youth Therapist	$68,451
Expert Level Youth Therapist	$68,690

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How Do Youth Therapist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Youth Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,529.
California: $69,265.
Massachusetts: $68,342.

District of Columbia $69,529 California $69,265 Massachusetts $68,342 Washington $68,091 New Jersey $68,066 Alaska $67,978 Connecticut $67,111 New York $66,760

Hawaii $65,636 Rhode Island $65,108 Maryland $64,750 Minnesota $64,260 Colorado $64,072 Illinois $64,009 Oregon $63,770 Delaware $63,595

New Hampshire $63,484 Virginia $63,237 Pennsylvania $62,515 Nevada $62,150 North Dakota $62,031 Michigan $61,843 Wisconsin $61,774 Vermont $61,635

Texas $61,252 Maine $61,227 Arizona $61,189 Ohio $61,146 Georgia $60,568 Indiana $60,279 Wyoming $60,222 Utah $60,135

Iowa $60,097 Kansas $59,795 Louisiana $59,707 North Carolina $59,676 Missouri $59,664 Florida $59,419 Montana $59,287 Nebraska $59,161

Kentucky $59,092 South Carolina $58,841 Tennessee $58,684 Idaho $58,621 New Mexico $58,163 Oklahoma $58,062 Alabama $57,692 South Dakota $57,070

Arkansas $56,731 West Virginia $56,549 Mississippi $56,002

Top Paying Cities for Youth Therapists

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:

Adamsville: $66,176
Albion: $65,077
Ashaway: $66,427

Adamsville, RI $66,176 Albion, RI $65,077 Ashaway, RI $66,427 Barrington, RI $65,077 Block Island, RI $66,081 Bradford, RI $66,383 Bristol, RI $65,014 Carolina, RI $65,843

Charlestown, RI $65,912 Chepachet, RI $64,951 Clayville, RI $65,014 Coventry, RI $64,951 West Greenwich, RI $64,907 East Greenwich, RI $64,995 Exeter, RI $66,383 Fiskeville, RI $65,077

Forestdale, RI $65,014 Foster, RI $64,907 Glendale, RI $64,907 Greene, RI $65,636 Greenville, RI $65,077 Harmony, RI $65,058 Harrisville, RI $64,951 Hope, RI $65,077

Hope Valley, RI $66,427 Hopkinton, RI $66,446 Jamestown, RI $65,780 Kenyon, RI $66,364 Little Compton, RI $66,150 Manville, RI $65,077 Mapleville, RI $64,907 Newport, RI $65,793

Middletown, RI $66,069 North Kingstown, RI $64,888 North Scituate, RI $65,058 Oakland, RI $64,970 Pascoag, RI $64,932 Pawtucket, RI $65,077 Central Falls, RI $65,077 Cumberland, RI $65,077

Lincoln, RI $65,077 Portsmouth, RI $65,529 Prudence Island, RI $64,951 Rockville, RI $66,446 Saunderstown, RI $65,818 Shannock, RI $66,345 Slatersville, RI $65,014 Slocum, RI $65,818

Tiverton, RI $66,194 Wakefield, RI $65,749 Kingston, RI $65,761 Narragansett, RI $65,774 Peace Dale, RI $65,749 Warren, RI $65,058 Warwick, RI $65,077 Westerly, RI $66,464

West Kingston, RI $65,799 West Warwick, RI $65,077 Wood River Junction, RI $66,383 Woonsocket, RI $65,014 North Smithfield, RI $65,058 Wyoming, RI $66,364 Providence, RI $65,077 Cranston, RI $65,077

North Providence, RI $65,077 East Providence, RI $65,077 Riverside, RI $65,077 Rumford, RI $65,077 Smithfield, RI $65,077 Johnston, RI $65,077

Youth Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Youth Therapist'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

$58,608

Average $65,108/year

$73,227

$4,884

Average $5,426/month

$6,102

$1,127

Average $1,252/week

$1,408

$28

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,227	$6,102	$1,408	$35
Average	$65,108	$5,426	$1,252	$31
25th Percentile	$58,608	$4,884	$1,127	$28

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