Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Salary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

How much does an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in Pittsburgh, PA is $72,730. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,184 to $80,809, with most professionals earning between $58,313 and $88,165.

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What is an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist?

An Outpatient Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups who are seeking treatment for mental health issues. They assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy techniques to help clients manage and overcome their mental health challenges. Outpatient Mental Health Therapists also collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community resources to ensure comprehensive care for their clients. They may specialize in specific areas such as trauma, addiction, or mood disorders, and are required to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in their practice. Additionally, they may also provide crisis intervention and support to clients in need.

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What does an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Stay informed about current research and best practices in the field of mental health therapy to provide the most effective and evidence-based care.

September 10, 2023

Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for clients with mental health issues.

September 12, 2023

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists and social workers, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.

September 12, 2023

Advocate for clients' needs and rights within the healthcare system and community resources.

October 12, 2023

Participate in ongoing professional development and supervision to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

October 17, 2023

Develop treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients to address their specific needs and concerns.

October 20, 2023

Provide education and support to clients' families and caregivers to help them understand and cope with their loved one's mental health issues.

November 03, 2023

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

November 05, 2023

Provide crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute mental health symptoms.

November 13, 2023

Conduct assessments and evaluations to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

November 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in Pittsburgh, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

65184

80809

72730

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65268

80951

72841

What is the average salary for Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Outpatient Mental Health Therapist ranges from $65,184 to $80,809 with the average base salary of $72,730. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,268 to $80,951 with the average total cash compensation of $72,841.

View Average Salary for Outpatient Mental Health Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,730	$65,184 - $80,809
Bonus	$111	$84 - $142
Total Pay	$72,841	$65,268 - $80,951

* 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.

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Salary Near Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,452 - $77,423	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,340 - $79,763	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,782 - $80,311	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,782 - $80,311	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,510 - $75,016	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,426 - $73,671	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...

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