How much does a marriage and family therapist make in Illinois?
$60,970a year
Median yearly pay for marriage and family therapists in Illinois. That is $29.31 an hour or $5,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.31
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,420Median: $60,970Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| 25th | $55,420 | $26.64 | |
| Median | $60,970 | $29.31 | |
| 75th | $78,070 | $37.53 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.43 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $61,360 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for marriage and family therapists.
| 22. Vermont | $62,780 |
| 23. Idaho | $62,700 |
| 24. Nebraska | $62,610 |
| 25. Illinois | $60,970 |
| 26. Colorado | $60,700 |
| 27. Missouri | $60,440 |
| 28. New Hampshire | $60,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marriage and family therapist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.31 ($60,970 a year).
Do marriage and family therapists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $60,970 against $66,940 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Illinois rank for marriage and family therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays marriage and family therapists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $61,360 a year.
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.