Marriage and Family Therapists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for marriage and family therapistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $76,960 ≈ $37/hr
National median salary $66,940
Total employment 66,740 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +12.6%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 7,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 77,800 → 87,700 (+9,800)
Typical entry education Master's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$127,570
- Connecticut$103,870
- Oregon$102,390
- Utah$93,610
- New Jersey$90,310
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Wisconsin$45,960
- South Dakota$46,380
- Tennessee$49,050
- Mississippi$53,520
- Alabama$54,170
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $127,570 | $141,960 | $61 | +65.8% | 220 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $103,870 | $86,250 | $50 | +35% | 260 |
| 3 | Oregon | $102,390 | $91,520 | $49 | +33% | 850 |
| 4 | Utah | $93,610 | $84,980 | $45 | +21.6% | 2,390 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $90,310 | $92,150 | $43 | +17.3% | 4,040 |
| 6 | Ohio | $86,810 | $70,240 | $42 | +12.8% | 460 |
| 7 | Georgia | $83,300 | $91,550 | $40 | +8.2% | — |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $80,880 | $67,370 | $39 | +5.1% | 600 |
| 9 | Colorado | $80,100 | $60,700 | $39 | +4.1% | 900 |
| 10 | California | $79,440 | $67,300 | $38 | +3.2% | 34,970 |
| 11 | Maryland | $77,890 | $69,900 | $37 | +1.2% | 460 |
| 12 | Virginia | $74,850 | $79,900 | $36 | -2.7% | 930 |
| 13 | Delaware | $74,480 | $76,580 | $36 | -3.2% | 400 |
| 14 | Arizona | $74,150 | $65,290 | $36 | -3.7% | — |
| 15 | Minnesota | $73,980 | $72,470 | $36 | -3.9% | 4,870 |
| 16 | Maine | $73,910 | $71,680 | $36 | -4% | 180 |
| 17 | Iowa | $72,120 | $67,180 | $35 | -6.3% | 240 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $71,940 | $70,630 | $35 | -6.5% | 160 |
| 19 | Kansas | $71,920 | $68,710 | $35 | -6.5% | 190 |
| 20 | Alaska | $69,880 | $60,010 | $34 | -9.2% | 60 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $68,730 | $64,340 | $33 | -10.7% | 80 |
| 22 | Illinois | $68,510 | $60,970 | $33 | -11% | 860 |
| 23 | Washington | $68,080 | $60,000 | $33 | -11.5% | — |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $67,890 | $66,040 | $33 | -11.8% | 2,350 |
| 25 | Vermont | $67,470 | $62,780 | $32 | -12.3% | — |
| 26 | New York | $67,260 | $64,430 | $32 | -12.6% | 770 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $67,210 | $60,030 | $32 | -12.7% | 70 |
| 28 | Missouri | $66,250 | $60,440 | $32 | -13.9% | 390 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $65,640 | $62,610 | $32 | -14.7% | 260 |
| 30 | Idaho | $65,510 | $62,700 | $32 | -14.9% | 140 |
| 31 | Florida | $64,890 | $56,400 | $31 | -15.7% | 930 |
| 32 | Indiana | $62,490 | $56,810 | $30 | -18.8% | 510 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $61,000 | $55,430 | $29 | -20.7% | 380 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $60,720 | $55,700 | $29 | -21.1% | 90 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $60,130 | $57,670 | $29 | -21.9% | — |
| 36 | Texas | $59,350 | $46,300 | $29 | -22.9% | 1,380 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $57,090 | $48,100 | $27 | -25.8% | 1,400 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $56,560 | $52,420 | $27 | -26.5% | 330 |
| 39 | Michigan | $56,220 | $52,270 | $27 | -26.9% | 590 |
| 40 | Montana | $54,580 | $46,960 | $26 | -29.1% | 100 |
| 41 | Alabama | $54,170 | $49,990 | $26 | -29.6% | 190 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $53,520 | $51,440 | $26 | -30.5% | 140 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $49,050 | $46,700 | $24 | -36.3% | 1,440 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $46,380 | $44,870 | $22 | -39.7% | 80 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $45,960 | $37,870 | $22 | -40.3% | 180 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 156 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $141,960 | $124,080 | 190 |
| 2 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $109,200 | $91,740 | 90 |
| 3 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $102,910 | $109,120 | 130 |
| 4 | St. George, UT | $101,510 | $113,390 | 140 |
| 5 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $101,460 | $86,220 | — |
| 6 | New Haven, CT | $99,070 | $114,570 | 30 |
| 7 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $95,460 | $90,950 | 260 |
| 8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $95,110 | $105,320 | 1,180 |
| 9 | Bend, OR | $94,140 | $103,960 | 80 |
| 10 | Vallejo, CA | $93,810 | $97,720 | 150 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing marriage and family therapistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious Organizations | $104,600 | $96,210 | — |
| 2 | Temporary Help Services | $95,120 | $95,530 | 110 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $92,150 | $88,670 | 4,830 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $92,150 | $86,880 | 5,570 |
| 5 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $92,150 | $88,420 | 4,120 |
| 6 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $92,150 | $87,970 | 4,390 |
| 7 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $92,150 | $88,670 | 4,830 |
| 8 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $86,850 | $90,120 | 710 |
| 9 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services | $85,630 | $109,430 | — |
| 10 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $83,840 | $84,150 | 210 |
| 11 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, State Government Owned | $83,840 | $84,210 | 210 |
| 12 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $83,250 | $90,700 | 110 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do marriage and family therapists make in the U.S.?
The median marriage and family therapists salary in the United States is $66,940 per year (mean $76,960), and about 80% earn between $44,650 and $123,730.
How much do marriage and family therapists make per hour?
Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $76,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays marriage and family therapists the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for marriage and family therapists at $127,570 per year (median $141,960).
What is the job outlook for marriage and family therapists?
Employment is projected to change +12.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 7,700 openings per year.
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