The average salary for a marriage and family therapist in the United States is around $49,880 per year.
Avg Salary
Marriage and family therapists earn an average yearly salary of $49,880.
Wages typically start from $37,050 and go up to $96,520.
12% below national average Updated in 2021
Marriage and family therapist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Marriage and family therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Maine | $86,060 |
| New Jersey | $77,960 |
| Utah | $75,940 |
| Minnesota | $65,150 |
| Wisconsin | $62,430 |
| Colorado | $62,280 |
| Nevada | $61,330 |
| Michigan | $59,910 |
| New York | $59,760 |
| Connecticut | $59,330 |
| Alaska | $59,190 |
| Oklahoma | $55,660 |
| Texas | $54,920 |
| Delaware | $52,310 |
| Ohio | $50,530 |
| Kentucky | $49,720 |
| California | $49,650 |
| Hawaii | $49,650 |
| Oregon | $49,650 |
| Massachusetts | $49,630 |
| Maryland | $49,630 |
| Idaho | $49,440 |
| New Mexico | $49,410 |
| Arizona | $49,360 |
| Virginia | $49,130 |
| Arkansas | $49,070 |
| Indiana | $48,690 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 |
| District of Columbia | $47,740 |
| Wyoming | $47,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,380 |
| Illinois | $47,320 |
| Washington | $47,130 |
| Missouri | $47,050 |
| Nebraska | $47,040 |
| Georgia | $46,910 |
| Iowa | $46,910 |
| Florida | $46,900 |
| Mississippi | $46,860 |
| Kansas | $46,740 |
| South Dakota | $46,640 |
| New Hampshire | $46,490 |
| South Carolina | $46,030 |
| Alabama | $44,820 |
| Montana | $44,450 |
| North Carolina | $43,670 |
| West Virginia | $38,830 |
| Tennessee | $38,520 |
| Louisiana | $24,800 |
How do marriage and family therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Marriage and family therapists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than occupational therapist assistants but more than athletic trainers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Occupational therapist assistant salary | $62K |
| School counselor salary | $61K |
| Healthcare social worker salary | $61K |
| Counselor salary | $55K |
| Hearing aid specialist salary | $60K |
| Marriage and family therapist salary | $50K |
| Substance abuse social worker salary | $49K |
| Clergy member salary | $50K |
| Family social worker salary | $49K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)