Marriage and Family Therapists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for marriage and family therapists is $44.30 an hour ($92,150 a year). About 4,040 people work in this job there.
That is 38% higher than the U.S. median ($66,940). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for marriage and family therapists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.88 | $62,150 |
| 25% of workers | $35.61 | $74,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.30 | $92,150 |
| 75% of workers | $48.60 | $101,090 |
| 90% of workers | $53.36 | $110,990 |
Marriage and Family Therapists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $92,150 | 270 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $92,150 | 370 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 | $48,420 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $76,280 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $82,690 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $127,090 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $66,590 |
| School Psychologists | $95,160 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $49,730 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $62,820 |
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