Marriage and Family Therapists pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for marriage and family therapists is $43.81 an hour ($91,130 a year). About 2,800 people work in this job there.
That is 36% higher than the U.S. median ($66,940). It is 41% higher than the New York median ($64,430).
Pay range for marriage and family therapists in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.57 | $59,420 |
| 25% of workers | $32.71 | $68,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.81 | $91,130 |
| 75% of workers | $48.60 | $101,090 |
| 90% of workers | $53.36 | $110,990 |
Marriage and Family Therapists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $91,130 | 2,800 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $73,160 | 30 |
| Syracuse | $64,730 | 50 |
| Rochester | $63,800 | 60 |
New York 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)
Related jobs in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,860 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $66,540 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,610 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $82,450 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $120,510 |
| School Psychologists | $117,540 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $50,000 |
| Recreational Therapists | $66,050 |
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