Lead Therapist Salary in Richmond, Virginia

How much does a Lead Therapist make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Therapist in Richmond, VA is $264,893. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $239,734 to $292,709, with most professionals earning between $216,828 and $318,034.

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Reviews all available assessments and pertinent information from outside agencies prior to case assignment.

May 14, 2023

Assist with the development and updating of instructional materials, assessments, behavior plans, individualized curriculum and programming under the supervision of a Clinical Supervisor/Behavior Analyst.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Therapist in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

239734

292709

264893

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

241577

295677

267074

What is the average salary for Lead Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Therapist in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Lead Therapist ranges from $239,734 to $292,709 with the average base salary of $264,893. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $241,577 to $295,677 with the average total cash compensation of $267,074.

View Average Salary for Lead Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$264,893	$239,734 - $292,709
Bonus	$2,181	$1,843 - $2,968
Total Pay	$267,074	$241,577 - $295,677

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Therapist Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $245,401 - $299,628	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $245,401 - $299,628	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $233,278 - $284,827	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $233,278 - $284,827	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $231,864 - $283,100	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $231,997 - $283,263	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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