Therapists, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for therapists, all other is $39.31 an hour ($81,760 a year). About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($77,930). California ranks 11th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for therapists, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.79 | $59,880 |
| 25% of workers | $34.01 | $70,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.31 | $81,760 |
| 75% of workers | $50.55 | $105,140 |
| 90% of workers | $79.95 | $166,300 |
Therapists, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $122,120 | 100 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $88,330 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $81,470 | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $79,040 | 0 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $77,610 | 370 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $74,790 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for therapists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,600 openings a year (BLS)
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| Occupational Therapists | $124,510 |
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