Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $66,940 · Median hourly: $32.18 · Employment: 66,740
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,650 | $21.47 |
| 25th | $50,070 | $24.07 |
| Median | $66,940 | $32.18 |
| 75th | $93,840 | $45.12 |
| 90th | $123,730 | $59.49 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 21-1013
- Total U.S. employment: 66,740
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $44,650, median pay is $66,940, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $123,730.
With approximately 66,740 marriage and family therapists employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Marriage and Family Therapists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,990 | $24.03 | -25.3% | 190 |
| Alaska | $60,010 | $28.85 | -10.4% | 60 |
| Arizona | $65,290 | $31.39 | -2.5% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $64,340 | $30.93 | -3.9% | 80 |
| California | $67,300 | $32.35 | +0.5% | 34,970 |
| Colorado | $60,700 | $29.18 | -9.3% | 900 |
| Connecticut | $86,250 | $41.47 | +28.8% | 260 |
| Delaware | $76,580 | $36.82 | +14.4% | 400 |
| Florida | $56,400 | $27.12 | -15.7% | 930 |
| Georgia | $91,550 | $44.02 | +36.8% | 0 |
| Hawaii | $141,960 | $68.25 | +112.1% | 220 |
| Idaho | $62,700 | $30.15 | -6.3% | 140 |
| Illinois | $60,970 | $29.31 | -8.9% | 860 |
| Indiana | $56,810 | $27.31 | -15.1% | 510 |
| Iowa | $67,180 | $32.30 | +0.4% | 240 |
| Kansas | $68,710 | $33.03 | +2.6% | 190 |
| Kentucky | $52,420 | $25.20 | -21.7% | 330 |
| Maine | $71,680 | $34.46 | +7.1% | 180 |
| Maryland | $69,900 | $33.61 | +4.4% | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $67,370 | $32.39 | +0.6% | 600 |
| Michigan | $52,270 | $25.13 | -21.9% | 590 |
| Minnesota | $72,470 | $34.84 | +8.3% | 4,870 |
| Mississippi | $51,440 | $24.73 | -23.2% | 140 |
| Missouri | $60,440 | $29.06 | -9.7% | 390 |
| Montana | $46,960 | $22.58 | -29.8% | 100 |
| Nebraska | $62,610 | $30.10 | -6.5% | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $60,030 | $28.86 | -10.3% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $92,150 | $44.30 | +37.7% | 4,040 |
| New Mexico | $70,630 | $33.96 | +5.5% | 160 |
| New York | $64,430 | $30.98 | -3.7% | 770 |
| North Carolina | $48,100 | $23.13 | -28.1% | 1,400 |
| Ohio | $70,240 | $33.77 | +4.9% | 460 |
| Oklahoma | $57,670 | $27.73 | -13.8% | 0 |
| Oregon | $91,520 | $44.00 | +36.7% | 850 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,040 | $31.75 | -1.3% | 2,350 |
| South Carolina | $55,430 | $26.65 | -17.2% | 380 |
| South Dakota | $44,870 | $21.57 | -33.0% | 80 |
| Tennessee | $46,700 | $22.45 | -30.2% | 1,440 |
| Texas | $46,300 | $22.26 | -30.8% | 1,380 |
| Utah | $84,980 | $40.86 | +26.9% | 2,390 |
| Vermont | $62,780 | $30.19 | -6.2% | 0 |
| Virginia | $79,900 | $38.41 | +19.4% | 930 |
| Washington | $60,000 | $28.84 | -10.4% | 0 |
| West Virginia | $55,700 | $26.78 | -16.8% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $37,870 | $18.21 | -43.4% | 180 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for marriage and family therapists?
The median annual wage for marriage and family therapists is $66,940 ($32.18 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays marriage and family therapists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many marriage and family therapists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 66,740 marriage and family therapists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do marriage and family therapists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $32.18. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.