Marriage and Family Therapists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for marriage and family therapists is $32.18 an hour ($66,940 a year). About 66,740 people work in this job there.
Pay range for marriage and family therapists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.47 | $44,650 |
| 25% of workers | $24.07 | $50,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.18 | $66,940 |
| 75% of workers | $45.12 | $93,840 |
| 90% of workers | $59.49 | $123,730 |
Best-paying states for marriage and family therapists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $141,960 | 220 |
| New Jersey | $92,150 | 4,040 |
| Georgia | $91,550 | 0 |
| Oregon | $91,520 | 850 |
| Connecticut | $86,250 | 260 |
| Utah | $84,980 | 2,390 |
| Virginia | $79,900 | 930 |
| Delaware | $76,580 | 400 |
| Minnesota | $72,470 | 4,870 |
| Maine | $71,680 | 180 |
Pay by state
- California · $67,300
- Colorado · $60,700
- Florida · $56,400
- Illinois · $60,970
- Indiana · $56,810
- Massachusetts · $67,370
- Michigan · $52,270
- Minnesota · $72,470
- New Jersey · $92,150
- New York · $64,430
- North Carolina · $48,100
- Oregon · $91,520
- Pennsylvania · $66,040
- Tennessee · $46,700
- Texas · $46,300
- Utah · $84,980
- Virginia · $79,900
Education, experience and outlook for marriage and family therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +13.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,930 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,550 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $67,880 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,280 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,850 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,580 |
| School Psychologists | $95,990 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,960 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.