Salaries for therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies in Canada
Wage data for therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies.
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A higher hourly rate can still mean less annual pay. Give each scenario its own paid hours and weeks.
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At 37.5 paid hours a week and 52 paid weeks a year. Both results use median hourly wages.
Before tax and deductions. Annual salaries stay fixed when hours change; their hourly equivalent changes. Monthly amounts are annual pay divided by 12.
Plan for an annual pay target
A $60,000 annual gross target at 37.5 paid hours a week and 52 paid weeks requires $30.77 an hour.
This compares published wage estimates with your target. It does not predict an offer, job availability, living costs or take-home pay.
Wages across Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages. These are wage distributions, not experience levels.
| Place | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $22.45 | $54.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $25.00 | $51.15 | 2023-2024 | |
| Manitoba | $24.61 | $51.37 | 2023-2024 | |
| New Brunswick | $18.90 | $48.81 | 2023-2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $26.00 | $43.96 | 2023-2024 | |
| Northwest Territories | $28.89 | $70.12 | 2024 | |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $43.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Nunavut | $42.00 | $60.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Ontario | $23.00 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | $20.00 | $43.34 | 2023-2024 | |
| Quebec | $27.30 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $25.00 | $53.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Yukon Territory | $31.90 | $50.30 | 2023-2024 |
Source: Job Bank · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD
Wages within a province
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| Economic region | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House RegionSmall Area Estimation | $28.38 | $42.63 | $58.67 | 2024 |
| Calgary RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.45 | $38.31 | $51.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionSmall Area Estimation | $26.30 | $37.92 | $53.59 | 2024 |
| Edmonton RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.92 | $38.46 | $54.64 | 2023-2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $21.00 | $39.00 | $48.78 | 2023-2024 |
| Red Deer RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.50 | $40.39 | $54.95 | 2024 |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionSmall Area Estimation | $30.89 | $42.42 | $56.09 | 2024 |
| Cariboo RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $21.50 | $43.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Kootenay RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.00 | $39.50 | $51.15 | 2023-2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $23.00 | $37.94 | $53.17 | 2023-2024 |
| Nechako RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Coast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $28.05 | $38.66 | $49.21 | 2024 |
| Thompson–Okanagan RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $23.00 | $36.15 | $48.10 | 2023-2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $26.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Interlake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Parklands RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Central RegionSmall Area Estimation | $26.22 | $37.81 | $52.86 | 2024 |
| Southeast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $26.94 | $38.46 | $54.33 | 2023-2024 |
| Winnipeg RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $24.95 | $36.00 | $51.37 | 2023-2024 |
| Campbellton–Miramichi RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Edmundston–Woodstock RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Fredericton–OromoctoSmall Area Estimation | $22.03 | $32.95 | $48.49 | 2024 |
| Moncton–Richibucto RegionSmall Area Estimation | $21.59 | $30.73 | $43.10 | 2024 |
| Saint John–St. Stephen RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $18.00 | $27.35 | $30.77 | 2023-2024 |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $31.33 | $45.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $26.00 | $31.00 | $38.46 | 2023-2024 |
| Annapolis Valley RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $20.00 | $30.67 | $43.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Cape Breton RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.00 | $30.67 | $42.55 | 2023-2024 |
| Halifax RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $21.07 | $29.46 | $44.00 | 2023-2024 |
| North Shore RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.00 | $27.40 | $45.99 | 2023-2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.00 | $33.00 | $43.96 | 2023-2024 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $23.00 | $28.48 | $43.96 | 2023-2024 |
| London RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $26.74 | $31.50 | $41.21 | 2023-2024 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionSmall Area Estimation | $26.31 | $36.39 | $51.50 | 2024 |
| Northeast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.00 | $31.00 | $62.05 | 2023-2024 |
| Northwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.00 | $32.50 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Ottawa RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $29.00 | $34.01 | $50.50 | 2023-2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Toronto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $23.00 | $34.00 | $48.35 | 2023-2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $22.00 | $27.72 | $45.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.21 | $42.76 | $56.48 | 2024 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionSmall Area Estimation | $28.40 | $42.09 | $54.78 | 2024 |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $27.30 | $38.00 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $27.30 | $38.00 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $27.30 | $38.00 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Côte-Nord RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Estrie RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine RegionSmall Area Estimation | $25.16 | $39.97 | $49.25 | 2024 |
| Lanaudière RegionSmall Area Estimation | $29.78 | $42.89 | $57.40 | 2024 |
| Laurentides RegionSmall Area Estimation | $28.80 | $43.14 | $56.97 | 2024 |
| Laval RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.27 | $40.00 | $47.18 | 2023-2024 |
| Mauricie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.95 | $43.57 | $55.08 | 2024 |
| Montréal RegionSmall Area Estimation | $25.36 | $40.95 | $77.50 | 2024 |
| Montérégie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.27 | $35.00 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Outaouais RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $27.30 | $38.00 | $48.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionSmall Area Estimation | $31.09 | $42.54 | $57.07 | 2024 |
| Northern RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.00 | $36.41 | $48.08 | 2023-2024 |
| Prince Albert RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.00 | $36.41 | $48.08 | 2023-2024 |
| Regina–Moose Mountain RegionSmall Area Estimation | $27.57 | $38.80 | $49.99 | 2024 |
| Saskatoon–Biggar RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $25.00 | $36.17 | $65.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw RegionSmall Area Estimation | $24.59 | $38.23 | $48.13 | 2024 |
| Yorkton–Melville RegionSmall Area Estimation | $25.63 | $37.99 | $49.95 | 2024 |
Source: Job Bank regional wage table · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD. A regional wage describes the published area, not a particular employer or job offer.
Understanding these wages
The national median for therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies is $34.00 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, Nunavut has the highest median at $54.95; Nova Scotia has the lowest at $30.67.
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The median is the middle wage when wages are ordered from lowest to highest. Job Bank’s low and high figures usually represent the 10th and 90th percentiles. They are not junior and senior salary bands.
Annual pay calculation
Hourly wage × paid hours per week × paid weeks per year. Monthly pay is the annual result divided by 12. It is a calculation for the schedule you enter, not a reported annual salary or take-home pay.
Source data and dates
Job Bank occupation 41301: Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies. The annual update is dated 2025-11-19. Job Bank also adjusts wage estimates between releases to reflect changes in provincial or territorial minimum wages. Each row keeps its own data period; some estimates use a different source or method.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024. This province uses an Atlantic regional estimate.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
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