How much does a marriage and family therapist make in Boston?
$69,830a year
Median yearly pay for marriage and family therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $33.57 an hour or $5,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.57
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 131
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,090Median: $69,830Highest 10%: $128,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,090 | $25.04 | |
| 25th | $62,650 | $30.12 | |
| Median | $69,830 | $33.57 | |
| 75th | $99,500 | $47.84 | |
| 90th | $128,500 | $61.78 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for marriage and family therapists.
| Worcester, MA | $62,490 |
| Providence, RI | $61,860 |
| Springfield, MA | $61,050 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $98,320 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $98,100 |
| Educational | $80,760 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $77,420 |
| Clergy | $73,160 |
| Director | $68,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,830 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,260 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marriage and family therapist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $33.57 ($69,830 a year).
Do marriage and family therapists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $69,830 against $66,940 nationally, 4% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $67,370, so Boston pays 4% more.
Where does Boston rank for marriage and family therapist pay?
54 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a marriage and family therapist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,500 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.