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Group therapist salary
Average group therapist salary
$58,892
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Average group therapist salary by state
Highest paying states for group therapists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $67,126 | $32.27 |
| 2 | Texas | $62,997 | $30.29 |
| 3 | Alabama | $58,609 | $28.18 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $54,903 | $26.40 |
| 5 | Washington | $55,965 | $26.91 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $61,140 | $29.39 |
| 7 | Oregon | $58,228 | $27.99 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $53,825 | $25.88 |
| 9 | Colorado | $54,413 | $26.16 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $53,358 | $25.65 |
| 11 | Georgia | $51,292 | $24.66 |
| 12 | Alaska | $64,626 | $31.07 |
| 13 | Idaho | $55,866 | $26.86 |
| 14 | Kansas | $52,292 | $25.14 |
| 15 | Nevada | $54,805 | $26.35 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $56,988 | $27.40 |
| 17 | Illinois | $52,509 | $25.24 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $49,595 | $23.84 |
| 19 | Indiana | $47,153 | $22.67 |
| 20 | Utah | $53,432 | $25.69 |
| 21 | Iowa | $49,158 | $23.63 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $49,700 | $23.89 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $53,012 | $25.49 |
| 24 | Arizona | $54,340 | $26.13 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $47,853 | $23.01 |
| 26 | Virginia | $51,857 | $24.93 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $45,969 | $22.10 |
| 28 | Maryland | $49,465 | $23.78 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $47,065 | $22.63 |
| 30 | Montana | $43,948 | $21.13 |
| 31 | Delaware | $41,957 | $20.17 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $46,392 | $22.30 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $50,095 | $24.08 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $49,700 | $23.89 |
| 35 | Michigan | $43,403 | $20.87 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $44,699 | $21.49 |
| 37 | New York | $41,791 | $20.09 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $44,659 | $21.47 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $48,042 | $23.10 |
| 40 | Ohio | $41,879 | $20.13 |
| 41 | Missouri | $40,824 | $19.63 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $38,341 | $18.43 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $46,355 | $22.29 |
| 44 | Maine | $30,169 | $14.50 |
| 45 | Florida | $45,056 | $21.66 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | $36,557 | $17.58 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $41,394 | $19.90 |
| 48 | Connecticut | $34,756 | $16.71 |
| 49 | Massachusetts | $30,232 | $14.53 |
| 50 | Vermont | $29,523 | $14.19 |
| 51 | New Hampshire | $29,461 | $14.16 |
Group therapist salary details
A group therapist's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $85,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a group therapist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| Average | $58,892 | $4,908 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 10th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
Highest paying group therapist jobs
The highest paying types of group therapists are counselor/art therapist, lead therapist, and outpatient physical therapist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinician | $60,150 | $5,012 | $28.92 | 105,023 |
| Clinical Social Worker | $63,056 | $5,255 | $30.32 | 124,816 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $49,471 | $4,123 | $23.78 | 110,752 |
| Case Manager | $43,118 | $3,593 | $20.73 | 84,959 |
| Clinical Externship | $35,831 | $2,986 | $17.23 | 63,061 |
| Clinical Counselor | $54,191 | $4,516 | $26.05 | 146,133 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Group therapist salary trends
The average group therapist salary has risen by $5,850 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average group therapist earned $53,042 annually, but today, they earn $58,892 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for group therapists over the last decade.
Compare group therapist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average group therapist salary over time
Compare group therapist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Group therapist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,900 | $28.31 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $56,900 | $27.36 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | $57,500 | $27.62 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $56,000 | $26.91 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | $56,400 | $27.12 | +1.2% |
Recently added group therapist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia External | Master's Level Group Therapist-Per Diem | Haverhill, MA | 06/27/2025 | $62,610 |
| Advanced Recovery Systems | PRN Group Therapist | Raytown, MO | 06/26/2025 | $66,784 |
| The Lorenz Clinic | Children's Group Therapist | Minneapolis, MN | 06/23/2025 | $106,000 |
| Compass Health Center | Adult Group Therapist | Golden Valley, MN | 06/20/2025 | $47,000 |
| Landmark Recovery Management Company | Group Therapist | Louisville, KY | 06/18/2025 | $50,000 |
| Landmark Recovery Management Company | Group Therapist | Colorado Springs, CO | 06/18/2025 | $60,000 |
| Compass Health Center | Adult Group Therapist | Silver Spring, MD | 06/14/2025 | $60,000 |
| Seven Starling | Group Therapy Therapist-Maternal Mental Health-Telehealth-Contract | California City, CA | 06/14/2025 | $156,525 |
| Compass Health Center | Trauma Group Therapist | Chicago, IL | 06/09/2025 | $47,000 |
| Compass Health Center | Adolescent Group Therapist | Brookfield, WI | 05/27/2025 | $55,000 |
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