Mental Health Therapist Salary in California

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How much does a Mental Health Therapist make in California? The average Mental Health Therapist salary in California is $82,396 as of April 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $73,847 and $91,549. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Mental Health Therapist

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Mental Health Therapist
CoreCivic - SHELBY , MT
$87,400 - $102,240 / Annually. At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the indu
- 11 days ago
Mental Health Therapist / Counselor
Hackley Community Care - MUSKEGON , MI
Mental Health Therapist or Counselor. Job Type: Full-time / Exempt. Job Location: Muskegon, MI. Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Cen
- 178 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - $3,500 sign on bonus
Foresight Mental Health - SACRAMENTO , CA
Join Our Team of California Mental Health Providers. Foresight is an outpatient mental health company that offers virtual and in-person therapy across Californi
- 28 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - $3,500 sign on bonus
Foresight Mental Health - TEMECULA , CA
Join Our Team of California Mental Health Providers. Foresight is an outpatient mental health company that offers virtual and in-person therapy across Californi
- 28 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - $3,500 sign on bonus
Foresight Mental Health - ENCINO , CA
Join Our Team of California Mental Health Providers. Foresight is an outpatient mental health company that offers virtual and in-person therapy across Californi
- 28 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
LifeStance Health - BEAVERTON , OR
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people
- 56 days ago

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $78,265 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $79,879 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $82,217 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $78,206 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $76,390 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $81,141 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $78,370 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $74,403 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $91,226 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $91,017 Date Updated April 01, 2025

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About California    California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More

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