Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for marriage and family therapists is $22.26 an hour ($46,300 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.

$22.26Median hourly pay
$38,250–$72,820Middle half of workers, yearly
1,380People in this job in Texas

That is 31% lower than the U.S. median ($66,940). Texas ranks 43rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for marriage and family therapists in Texas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.65$36,700
25% of workers$18.39$38,250
Half of workers (median)$22.26$46,300
75% of workers$35.01$72,820
90% of workers$44.95$93,500

Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Texas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
San Antonio-New Braunfels$64,190110
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$47,8500
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$44,140360

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,630
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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.