The salary statistics and trend of therapists in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare therapists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,920 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $93,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $113,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for therapists in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) therapists is $113,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent therapists is $36,920.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of therapists in the industry of Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,500 | 9.46% | 14.60% |
| 2016 | $62,020 | 13.80% | - |
| 2015 | $53,460 | -9.09% | - |
| 2014 | $58,320 | 5.16% | - |
| 2013 | $55,310 | -5.77% | - |
| 2012 | $58,500 | - | - |
The average salaries of therapists in 42 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of therapists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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