How much does a marriage and family therapist make in Birmingham?
$60,690a year
Median yearly pay for marriage and family therapists in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,280Median: $60,690Highest 10%: $81,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 90th | $81,000 | $38.94 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for marriage and family therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $65,720 |
| Health Education Specialist | $65,540 |
| Educational | $63,020 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,980 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $58,210 |
| Substance Abuse | $53,990 |
| Clergy | $52,190 |
| Child | $46,540 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $38,140 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $36,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marriage and family therapist make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $29.18 ($60,690 a year).
Do marriage and family therapists make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $60,690 against $66,940 nationally, 9% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $49,990, so Birmingham pays 21% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for marriage and family therapist pay?
80 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a marriage and family therapist make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,000 or more.
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.