Marriage and Family Therapist Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists earn a median $66,940 a year nationally. Community and Social Service Occupations
U.S. median
$66,940
$32.18 per hour
Range
$44,650 – $123,730
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
66,740
across the U.S.
Marriage and Family Therapist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$55,922
per year · effective tax rate 16.5%
$4,660Monthly
$2,330Twice a month
$2,151Every 2 weeks
$26.89Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,897
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,150
- Medicare (1.45%)$971
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$55,922
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,650 | $21.47 | $38,056 |
| 25th percentile | $50,070 | $24.07 | $42,411 |
| Median (50th) | $66,940 | $32.18 | $55,922 |
| 75th percentile | $93,840 | $45.12 | $74,846 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $123,730 | $59.49 | $95,835 |
Best cities for marriage and family therapists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo, UT | $88,810 | $68,277 | $69,506 | 730 |
| 2 | Salt Lake City, UT | $86,550 | $66,789 | $66,214 | 890 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $95,110 | $69,888 | $63,291 | 1,180 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $91,130 | $68,604 | $60,947 | 2,800 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $78,640 | $61,739 | $60,201 | 2,110 |
| 6 | Fresno, CA | $74,970 | $57,811 | $56,590 | 640 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $77,850 | $57,615 | $54,653 | 470 |
| 8 | Sacramento, CA | $75,030 | $57,848 | $54,231 | 1,380 |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | $71,110 | $55,455 | $48,830 | 13,200 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $61,360 | $48,590 | $46,904 | 670 |
| 11 | Nashville, TN | $47,650 | $40,467 | $42,005 | 560 |
| 12 | San Diego, CA | $49,610 | $40,371 | $36,082 | 5,350 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $95,110
- New York, NY — $91,130
- Provo, UT — $88,810
- Salt Lake City, UT — $86,550
- Philadelphia, PA — $78,640
- Portland, OR — $77,850
- Sacramento, CA — $75,030
- Fresno, CA — $74,970
- Los Angeles, CA — $71,110
- Chicago, IL — $61,360
- San Diego, CA — $49,610
- Nashville, TN — $47,650
Marriage and Family Therapist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $141,960 | $99,003 | $48,950 – $166,400 | 220 |
| New Jersey | $92,150 | $69,978 | $62,150 – $110,990 | 4,040 |
| Georgia | $91,550 | $69,107 | $42,430 – $102,320 | — |
| Oregon | $91,520 | $66,036 | $60,060 – $165,190 | 850 |
| Connecticut | $86,250 | $66,338 | $47,500 – $168,750 | 260 |
| Utah | $84,980 | $65,755 | $39,800 – $151,840 | 2,390 |
| Virginia | $79,900 | $61,260 | $49,720 – $103,330 | 930 |
| Delaware | $76,580 | $58,991 | $53,730 – $91,140 | 400 |
| Minnesota | $72,470 | $56,408 | $54,430 – $99,920 | 4,870 |
| Maine | $71,680 | $55,600 | $64,990 – $91,350 | 180 |
| New Mexico | $70,630 | $56,364 | $52,680 – $92,210 | 160 |
| Ohio | $70,240 | $57,095 | $41,200 – $157,860 | 460 |
| Maryland | $69,900 | $55,048 | $50,230 – $115,330 | 460 |
| Kansas | $68,710 | $54,133 | $46,930 – $101,750 | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $67,370 | $53,076 | $49,070 – $128,490 | 600 |
| California | $67,300 | $53,129 | $46,350 – $130,340 | 34,970 |
| Iowa | $67,180 | $54,190 | $42,680 – $127,720 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,040 | $53,216 | $47,050 – $91,980 | 2,350 |
| Arizona | $65,290 | $53,217 | $50,270 – $100,720 | — |
| New York | $64,430 | $51,067 | $50,380 – $83,050 | 770 |
| Arkansas | $64,340 | $51,581 | $47,520 – $90,900 | 80 |
| Vermont | $62,780 | $50,940 | $41,460 – $90,110 | — |
| Idaho | $62,700 | $50,345 | $59,330 – $74,680 | 140 |
| Nebraska | $62,610 | $50,518 | $38,490 – $95,590 | 260 |
| Illinois | $60,970 | $48,296 | $51,420 – $104,900 | 860 |
| Colorado | $60,700 | $48,990 | $47,030 – $128,400 | 900 |
| Missouri | $60,440 | $48,840 | $41,930 – $109,200 | 390 |
| New Hampshire | $60,030 | $50,414 | $48,200 – $82,490 | 70 |
| Alaska | $60,010 | $50,398 | $46,680 – $113,710 | 60 |
| Washington | $60,000 | $50,390 | $55,690 – $103,740 | — |
| Oklahoma | $57,670 | $46,468 | $28,540 – $94,140 | — |
| Indiana | $56,810 | $46,180 | $46,730 – $82,430 | 510 |
| Florida | $56,400 | $47,497 | $39,460 – $102,280 | 930 |
| West Virginia | $55,700 | $45,161 | $31,760 – $115,950 | 90 |
| South Carolina | $55,430 | $44,549 | $44,280 – $91,220 | 380 |
| Kentucky | $52,420 | $42,582 | $41,180 – $74,690 | 330 |
| Michigan | $52,270 | $42,208 | $39,110 – $78,740 | 590 |
| Mississippi | $51,440 | $42,186 | $47,790 – $59,690 | 140 |
| Alabama | $49,990 | $40,112 | $40,250 – $75,100 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $48,100 | $39,418 | $27,860 – $109,200 | 1,400 |
| Montana | $46,960 | $38,462 | $32,170 – $75,310 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $46,700 | $39,703 | $34,690 – $63,540 | 1,440 |
| Texas | $46,300 | $39,382 | $36,700 – $93,500 | 1,380 |
| South Dakota | $44,870 | $38,233 | $37,060 – $53,420 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $37,870 | $31,723 | $34,980 – $69,570 | 180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marriage and family therapist make?
The national median salary for marriage and family therapists is $66,940 a year ($32.18 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,650 and the top 10% earn over $123,730. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays marriage and family therapists the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $141,960. After taxes and local prices, Provo, UT offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many marriage and family therapists are there in the U.S.?
About 66,740 people work as marriage and family therapists nationwide.