Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in U.S.
The median pay for a marriage and family therapists in U.S. is $63,780/year ($30.66/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $112K for experienced workers.
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So what does $64K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level marriage and family therapists (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K.Top earners bring in $112K or more - a $69K spread from bottom to top.
Marriage and Family Therapists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $136K | +113% | 220 |
| New Jersey | $89K | +40% | 3,940 |
| Utah | $81K | +27% | 1,980 |
| Virginia | $81K | +26% | 910 |
| Oregon | $80K | +25% | 1,080 |
| Connecticut | $77K | +21% | 390 |
| Minnesota | $72K | +13% | 3,780 |
| Maine | $69K | +8% | N/A |
| Nebraska | $69K | +7% | 50 |
| New Mexico | $68K | +7% | 250 |
| Kansas | $67K | +4% | 160 |
| Maryland | $65K | +2% | 340 |
| New York | $65K | +2% | 930 |
| Missouri | $65K | +2% | 530 |
| Pennsylvania | $65K | +1% | 2,360 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do marriage and family therapists make in U.S.?
The median is $63,780 a year - that works out to about $30.66 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,610, and experienced marriage and family therapists can clear $111,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,438/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 31.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a marriage and family therapists salary go in U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median marriage and family therapists salary is worth about $63,780 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do marriage and family therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.