Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for marriage and family therapists in the U.S. is $66,940 ($32.18 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $66,940
- Mean annual wage
- $76,960
- Median hourly wage
- $32.18
- Employment
- 66,740
66,740 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,650 | $21.47 |
| 25th percentile | $50,070 | $24.07 |
| Median (50th) | $66,940 | $32.18 |
| 75th percentile | $93,840 | $45.12 |
| 90th percentile | $123,730 | $59.49 |
Highest-paying states for marriage and family therapists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $141,960 | 220 |
| New Jersey | $92,150 | 4,040 |
| Georgia | $91,550 | — |
| Oregon | $91,520 | 850 |
| Connecticut | $86,250 | 260 |
| Utah | $84,980 | 2,390 |
| Virginia | $79,900 | 930 |
| Delaware | $76,580 | 400 |
| Minnesota | $72,470 | 4,870 |
| Maine | $71,680 | 180 |
Lowest-paying states
- Wisconsin: $37,870 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $44,870 median annual wage
- Texas: $46,300 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $46,700 median annual wage
- Montana: $46,960 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
Typical tasks
- Follow up on results of counseling programs and clients' adjustments to determine effectiveness of programs.
- Supervise other counselors, social service staff, and assistants.
- Determine whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists in such fields as medicine, psychiatry, or legal aid.
- Gather information from doctors, schools, social workers, juvenile counselors, law enforcement personnel, and others to make recommendations to courts for resolution of child custody or visitation disputes.
- Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods.
- Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.4% |
| Associate's degree | 0.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.4% |
| Master's degree | 65.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 8.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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