Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for marriage and family therapists is $29.31 an hour ($60,970 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($66,940). Illinois ranks 25th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for marriage and family therapists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.72 | $51,420 |
| 25% of workers | $26.65 | $55,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.31 | $60,970 |
| 75% of workers | $37.54 | $78,070 |
| 90% of workers | $50.43 | $104,900 |
Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $61,360 | 670 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $46,950 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $63,220 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $83,750 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $64,270 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $49,350 |
| School Psychologists | $84,690 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $49,960 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $60,730 |
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