How much a therapist makes in Maryland is ultimately contingent on several different factors, including a therapist’s license type. It’s common for insurance companies to set specific reimbursement rates based on license, partly because of a license type’s education requirements. Psychologists and psychiatrists both have doctoral-level degrees, for example — so their billable rates are generally higher than their MA-level counterparts.
A therapist’s license can also impact their scope of practice, and in turn, reimbursement rates. Along with therapy, psychologists often conduct assessments, and psychiatrists can prescribe medication. MA-level clinicians, on the other hand, tend to focus on therapy alone. Your area’s local market demand for these various license types can also impact billable rates.
Based on the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual salary ranges for some of the most common therapist license types in Maryland are:
- Licensed professional counselor: $44,150–$91,980
- Mental health social worker: $38,100–$104,000
- Licensed marriage and family therapist: $50,230–$115,330
- Licensed psychologist: Estimate not released
- Psychiatrist: $154,720–$449,650
How much do therapists make per hour in Maryland?
If we were to translate annual salary ranges into hourly earnings, therapists who accept insurance in Maryland generally earn about $21-$56 per hour, though the exact figure depends on license type, experience, and practice setting. Psychologists and psychiatrists are typically reimbursed at higher rates, reflecting their doctoral-level training and broader scope of practice.
That said: Therapists don’t usually think about their earnings in hourly terms. Sessions are billed through insurance, which means take-home pay isn’t tied to a typical 40-hour week. Plus, therapists also spend time on non-billable tasks like documentation, supervision, and coordinating care. Overhead costs also play a role for those in private practice.
Still, these hourly estimates can be a helpful range reflecting potential earnings per session when credentialed with insurance plans. Headway makes it easy to get credentialed quickly and reduces administrative stress with billing, scheduling, and documentation support, so you can focus more on clinical care.
