SOC 211013

Marriage and Family Therapists

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. Excludes "Psychologists" (19-3032 through 19-3039) and "Social Workers" (21-1020).

National Median

$63,780

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$63,780

Entry Level (10th pct)

$42,610

Experienced (90th pct)

$111,610

Total Employed

65,870

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$42,610 - $48,600
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$48,600 - $85,020
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$85,020 - $111,610

Highest Paying Locations for Marriage and Family Therapists

Hawaii

$135,870

+113.0% vs national

New Haven, CT

$120,280

+88.6% vs national

Charlottesville, VA

$106,870

+67.6% vs national

Greensboro-High Point, NC

$105,530

+65.5% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$95,100

+49.1% vs national

Marriage and Family Therapists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Hawaii	$135,870	220
New Haven, CT	$120,280	70
Charlottesville, VA	$106,870	40
Greensboro-High Point, NC	$105,530	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$95,100	320
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$91,170	620
Columbia, MO	$90,480	30
New Jersey	$89,030	3,940
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$89,030	260
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$89,030	350
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$88,950	1,220
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$86,920	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$86,120	2,900
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$85,020	40
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$84,810	700
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$82,640	100
Richmond, VA	$82,540	180
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$81,400	250
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$81,210	120
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$81,170	760
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$81,170	50
Utah	$81,170	1,980
Bend, OR	$81,120	N/A
Mankato, MN	$81,020	130
Virginia	$80,670	910
Worcester, MA	$80,620	70
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$80,470	360
Ogden, UT	$80,260	280
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$80,090	2,060
Corvallis, OR	$80,050	30
Oregon	$79,890	1,080
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$78,700	90
Logan, UT-ID	$78,040	70
St. George, UT	$77,720	160
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$76,980	3,400
Connecticut	$76,930	390
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$76,690	60
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area	$76,490	60
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$76,390	40
Salem, OR	$76,140	90
Rochester, MN	$75,450	100
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$74,340	90
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$74,220	110
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$74,170	200
El Centro, CA	$74,010	60
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$73,990	150
Lancaster, PA	$73,650	100
Merced, CA	$73,440	70
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$73,420	350
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$72,910	2,490

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Marriage and Family Therapists?

The national median annual salary for Marriage and Family Therapists is $63,780, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Marriage and Family Therapistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Marriage and Family Therapistss is Hawaii, with a median salary of $135,870.

How much can an experienced Marriage and Family Therapists make?

Top-earning Marriage and Family Therapistss (90th percentile) make $111,610 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.