Therapeutic Program Worker Salary in the United States

How much does a Therapeutic Program Worker make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Therapeutic Program Worker in the United States is $35,799 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Therapeutic Program Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,784
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,329 to $38,408
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,080
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Therapeutic Program Worker Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,408 $3,201 $739 $18
Average $35,799 $2,983 $688 $17
25th Percentile $33,329 $2,777 $641 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Therapeutic Program Worker Salaries

A Therapeutic Program Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Therapeutic Program Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Therapeutic Program Worker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,301
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $32,763
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,337
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,887
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,961
Levels Salary
Therapeut... Level Therapeutic Program Worker$36,301
Home Care... Level Therapeutic Program Worker$32,763
Home Care... Level Therapeutic Program Worker$39,337
Home Care... Level Therapeutic Program Worker$43,887
Home Care... Level Therapeutic Program Worker$43,961
$36,301 0 yr
$32,763 < 2 yrs
$39,337 2-4 yrs
$43,887 5-8 yrs
$43,961 > 8 yrs
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How Do Therapeutic Program Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Therapeutic Program Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,637.
  • California: $39,487.
  • Massachusetts: $38,961.

Top Paying Cities for Therapeutic Program Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $45,154
  • San Francisco: $44,710
  • Oakland: $43,718

What Skills Can Increase a Therapeutic Program Worker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.83% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Medication Administration (Mentioned in 5.59% Job Postings): Medication administration is the direct application of a prescribed medication whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means to the body of the individual by an individual legally authorized to do so.
  • Service Quality (Mentioned in 3.86% Job Postings): Service quality is a measure of how an organization delivers its services compared to the expectations of its customers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 5.83%
Medication Administration 5.59%
Service Quality 3.86%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Therapeutic Program Worker's salary.
  • Social Work: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Social Work
$40,095
12%
Leadership
$39,021
9%
Patient Care
$37,589
5%
Initiative
$37,231
4%
Written Communication
$37,231
4%
Coaching
$37,231
4%
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Therapeutic Program Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Therapeutic Program Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Therapeutic Program Worker

Salaries for a Therapeutic Program Worker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,123 in 2023 to around $40,965 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Therapeutic Program Worker salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Therapeutic Program Worker Over Time

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2023
$41,123
2024
$41,336
2025
$40,965
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2023 $41,123
2024 $41,336
2025 $40,965
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