A therapist’s salary in Oregon can vary widely depending on different factors, most importantly license type, because insurance companies typically use it to set reimbursement rates. Different license types usually have different education requirements, which can impact salary. For example, doctoral-level therapists like psychologists and psychiatrists can usually bill more than counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
License type also affects a therapist’s scope of practice — and the scope can directly impact reimbursement. For example, many psychologists specialize in assessment along with therapy. Psychiatrists can also prescribe medication in addition to conducting therapy, which can affect the services they bill and, in turn, their earnings.
Based on the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2025, the annual salary ranges for common therapist license types in Oregon are:
- Licensed professional counselor (LPC): $49,860–$102,830
- Mental health social worker: $50,280–$100,680
- Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT): $60,060–$65,190
- Licensed psychologist: $93,600–$163,340
- Psychiatrist: $62,300–$391,230
How much do therapists make per hour in Oregon?
If you break down the above salary ranges into hourly rates, therapists who accept insurance in Oregon can earn anywhere from $24–$79 an hour. The exact hourly figure ultimately varies based on license types, experience, and practice setting — and psychologists and psychiatrists often charge more than their master’s-level counterparts.
For therapists who bill sessions through insurance, take-home pay isn’t necessarily tied to a standard, 40-hour workweek — and for that reason, they don’t usually think about earnings in hourly terms. Clinicians also spend a considerable amount of time working on non-billable tasks, including documentation, supervision, and coordination of care.
Hourly estimates can provide a useful range for per-session earnings. If you want to earn more per session, Headway makes it simple to get credentialed with more insurance plans and negotiates more competitive rates than many clinicians can obtain on their own.
