Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for marriage and family therapists is $31.75 an hour ($66,040 a year). About 2,350 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($66,940). Pennsylvania ranks 18th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for marriage and family therapists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.62 | $47,050 |
| 25% of workers | $26.98 | $56,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.75 | $66,040 |
| 75% of workers | $38.56 | $80,200 |
| 90% of workers | $44.22 | $91,980 |
Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $79,300 | 90 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $78,640 | 2,110 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $71,120 | 110 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $71,050 | 160 |
| Lebanon | $70,460 | 50 |
| Chambersburg | $65,500 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $65,370 | 80 |
| Pittsburgh | $64,430 | 0 |
| Reading | $60,130 | 60 |
| York-Hanover | $59,530 | 30 |
| Erie | $49,670 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,050 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $50,820 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $61,900 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $48,650 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $48,290 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $91,870 |
| School Psychologists | $82,190 |
| Recreational Therapists | $58,940 |
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