The average salary for a marriage and family therapist in the United States is $68,730, but the range typically falls between $45,250 and $78,440. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $33.04, with a range between $21.75 and $37.71.
There are approximately 63,340 people employed as a marriage and family therapist in the United States. With California, Minnesota, New Jersey employing the highest number of marriage and family therapists.The state with the best pay for a marriage and family therapist is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $92,120, while South Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $41,570.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $39,090 | $18.79 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,250 | $21.75 |
| Median | $58,510 | $28.13 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,440 | $37.71 |
| 90th Percentile | $104,710 | $50.34 |
The salary of a marriage and family therapist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a marriage and family therapist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for marriage and family therapists are New Jersey, Utah, Idaho, Maryland, Washington while the worst states are South Carolina, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,230 | $54,200 | $74,140 |
| Alaska | $46,080 | $74,420 | $123,500 |
| Arizona | $43,680 | $56,630 | $67,810 |
| Arkansas | $38,530 | $47,280 | $63,770 |
| California | $39,430 | $69,780 | $113,340 |
| Colorado | $48,420 | $70,910 | $121,390 |
| Connecticut | $41,910 | $72,100 | $113,660 |
| Delaware | $48,120 | $60,330 | $73,890 |
| Florida | $33,670 | $61,170 | $86,170 |
| Georgia | $41,400 | $69,570 | $104,430 |
| Hawaii | $38,140 | $69,160 | $135,760 |
| Idaho | $42,760 | $67,360 | $80,900 |
| Illinois | $40,950 | $54,620 | $74,380 |
| Indiana | $30,370 | $53,470 | $73,330 |
| Iowa | $24,080 | $40,600 | $66,100 |
| Kansas | $42,360 | $58,820 | $88,790 |
| Kentucky | $31,020 | $55,690 | $79,310 |
| Louisiana | $57,310 | $64,540 | $75,160 |
| Maine | $61,150 | $66,540 | $80,010 |
| Maryland | $51,550 | $87,090 | $131,310 |
| Massachusetts | $43,680 | $71,880 | $83,310 |
| Michigan | $31,550 | $52,810 | $75,560 |
| Minnesota | $44,370 | $69,030 | $94,070 |
| Mississippi | $42,270 | $46,330 | $52,000 |
| Missouri | $44,180 | $68,760 | $95,920 |
| Nebraska | $33,430 | $50,020 | $104,000 |
| New Hampshire | $40,200 | $60,510 | $79,650 |
| New Jersey | $69,140 | $92,120 | $106,230 |
| New Mexico | $47,180 | $61,920 | $79,570 |
| New York | $30,510 | $63,130 | $107,890 |
| North Carolina | $44,940 | $53,120 | $64,840 |
| North Dakota | $36,130 | $63,990 | $101,020 |
| Ohio | $45,440 | $62,270 | $81,420 |
| Oklahoma | $37,080 | $55,210 | $75,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,660 | $65,150 | $95,330 |
| South Carolina | $18,930 | $41,570 | $65,020 |
| South Dakota | $39,450 | $48,060 | $56,680 |
| Tennessee | $29,520 | $44,380 | $58,710 |
| Texas | $40,410 | $61,780 | $88,790 |
| Utah | $36,420 | $83,980 | $114,870 |
| Vermont | $40,920 | $62,580 | $90,850 |
| Virginia | $39,590 | $76,480 | $129,620 |
| Washington | $43,250 | $73,340 | $101,800 |
| West Virginia | $42,300 | $51,330 | $59,730 |
| Wisconsin | $31,330 | $44,220 | $66,000 |
Even between cities, the salary of a marriage and family therapist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for marriage and family therapists is Bend-Redmond area, OR with an average salary of $119,970.The city with the lowest average salary for marriage and family therapists is South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN with an average salary of $34,300.
Areas with highest average salaries for marriage and family therapists
Areas with lowest average salaries for marriage and family therapists
The number of marriage and family therapists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of marriage and family therapists has increased by 2,490. On average, the number of marriage and family therapists has been increasing by 1.0% each year. The salary of marriage and family therapists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of marriage and family therapists has increased by $11,840. On average, the salary of marriage and family therapists has been increasing by 5.2% each year.
Marriage and Family Therapists are part of the community and social service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for marriage and family therapists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all community and social service occupations jobs here.
$59,190 per year
$68,800 per year
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$69,790 per year
$66,990 per year
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