Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for marriage and family therapists is $22.45 an hour ($46,700 a year). About 1,440 people work in this job there.
That is 30% lower than the U.S. median ($66,940). Tennessee ranks 42nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for marriage and family therapists in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.68 | $34,690 |
| 25% of workers | $19.40 | $40,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.45 | $46,700 |
| 75% of workers | $25.06 | $52,120 |
| 90% of workers | $30.55 | $63,540 |
Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport-Bristol | $60,880 | 40 |
| Johnson City | $50,540 | 90 |
| Jackson | $48,600 | 60 |
| Chattanooga | $48,050 | 210 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $47,650 | 560 |
| Memphis | $43,830 | 0 |
| Knoxville | $42,610 | 120 |
| Clarksville | $41,400 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $56,310 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $61,240 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,310 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $46,500 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,060 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $76,820 |
| School Psychologists | $76,850 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $49,580 |
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