Therapists, All Other pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $160,780 or more. The middle half of other therapists in Washington earn between $49,400 and $129,460.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $77KMedian
- $129K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,100 | $7,675 | $44.28 |
| Median | $76,630 | $6,386 | $36.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,400 | $4,117 | $23.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,460 | $10,788 | $62.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Therapists, All Other pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Other therapists in Washington earn 16% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($109,520) and about the same as the U.S. average ($90,420). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $77,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $92,100 | $76,630 | $49,400 | $160,780 | 480 |
| Washington, D.C. | $109,520 | $127,010 | $78,410 | $130,000 | 80 |
| United States | $90,420 | $77,930 | $46,540 | $152,530 | 22,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Therapists, All Other salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $92,100, a single filer in Washington takes home about $68,762 a year, or $5,730 a month and $2,645 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $70,293 | $5,858 |
| Working in MD | $69,459 | $5,788 |
| Working in VA | $69,141 | $5,762 |
| Working in DC | $68,762 | $5,730 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for other therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $92,100 buys what about $84,585 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Therapists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$63,090
- Salisbury, MD$53,550
- Lancaster, PA$57,280
- Philadelphia, PA$92,000
- Atlantic City, NJ$107,330
- Pittsburgh, PA$69,750
Highest-paying cities for other therapists
Kiryas Joel, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,890).
- Kiryas Joel, NY$145,890
- Chicago, IL$136,800
- Baton Rouge, LA$132,990
- San Francisco, CA$128,890
- Wichita, KS$112,740
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Therapists, All Other salary in Washington: questions
How much do other therapists make an hour in Washington?
$44.28 an hour on average, and $36.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other therapists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other therapists take-home pay in Washington?
About $68,762 a year ($5,730 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,100.
Do other therapists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($90,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1129; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 19.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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