Salary comparison

Marriage and Family Therapists vs. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors: Salary Comparison (2026)

Marriage and Family Therapistss earn a median salary of $63,780/year, while Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn $59,190/year - a difference of $4,590. Marriage and Family Therapistss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Marriage and Family Therapists

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Median salary

$63,780

$59,190

Hourly rate

$30.66/hr

$28.46/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$42,610

$39,090

Senior level (90th %)

$111,610

$98,210

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

65,870

440,380

Job growth (10-year)

N/A