How much does a marriage and family therapist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $32.18 an hour or $5,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.18
- Average (mean)
- $76,960
- Jobs
- 66,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,650 | $21.47 | |
| 25th | $50,070 | $24.07 | |
| Median | $66,940 | $32.18 | |
| 75th | $93,840 | $45.12 | |
| 90th | $123,700 | $59.49 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $142,000 |
| New Jersey | $92,150 |
| Georgia | $91,550 |
| Oregon | $91,520 |
| Connecticut | $86,250 |
| Utah | $84,980 |
| Virginia | $79,900 |
| Delaware | $76,580 |
| Minnesota | $72,470 |
| Maine | $71,680 |
| New Mexico | $70,630 |
| Ohio | $70,240 |
| Maryland | $69,900 |
| Kansas | $68,710 |
| Massachusetts | $67,370 |
| California | $67,300 |
| Iowa | $67,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,040 |
| Arizona | $65,290 |
| New York | $64,430 |
| Arkansas | $64,340 |
| Vermont | $62,780 |
| Idaho | $62,700 |
| Nebraska | $62,610 |
| Illinois | $60,970 |
| Colorado | $60,700 |
| Missouri | $60,440 |
| New Hampshire | $60,030 |
| Alaska | $60,010 |
| Washington | $60,000 |
| Oklahoma | $57,670 |
| Indiana | $56,810 |
| Florida | $56,400 |
| West Virginia | $55,700 |
| South Carolina | $55,430 |
| Kentucky | $52,420 |
| Michigan | $52,270 |
| Mississippi | $51,440 |
| Alabama | $49,990 |
| North Carolina | $48,100 |
| Montana | $46,960 |
| Tennessee | $46,700 |
| Texas | $46,300 |
| South Dakota | $44,870 |
| Wisconsin | $37,870 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $142,000 |
| Greensboro, NC | $109,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $102,900 |
| St. George, UT | $101,500 |
| Atlanta, GA | $101,500 |
| New Haven, CT | $99,070 |
| Washington, DC | $95,460 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,110 |
| Bend, OR | $94,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $93,810 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $92,150 |
| Trenton, NJ | $92,150 |
| Logan, UT | $91,260 |
| New York, NY | $91,130 |
| Waterbury, CT | $90,900 |
In other countries
Marriage and Family Therapist belongs to the international group "Social work and counselling professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Educational$64,330
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,850
- Substance Abuse$59,350
- Counselor$50,860
- Child$59,550
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marriage and family therapist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $32.18 ($66,940 a year).
How much does a marriage and family therapist make a month?
About $5,578 a month before tax, based on a median of $66,940 a year.
How much does a marriage and family therapist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,650 or less a year ($21.47 an hour); the top 10% make $123,700 or more.
Which state pays marriage and family therapists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $142,000 a year, followed by New Jersey ($92,150) and Georgia ($91,550).
Which city pays marriage and family therapists the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $142,000 a year.
How many marriage and family therapists are there in the United States?
About 66,740 people work as marriage and family therapists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.