SOC 21-1013 · May 2025 · United States
Marriage and Family Therapists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Marriage and Family Therapists across the United States is $66,940 per year, measured over 66,740 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $141,960.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Marriage and Family Therapists
Pay for this occupation varies by 274.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $141,960 and Wisconsin pays $37,870.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $141,960 | 220 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $92,150 | 4,040 | |
| 3 | Georgia | $91,550 | — | |
| 4 | Oregon | $91,520 | 850 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $86,250 | 260 | |
| 6 | Utah | $84,980 | 2,390 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $79,900 | 930 | |
| 8 | Delaware | $76,580 | 400 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $72,470 | 4,870 | |
| 10 | Maine | $71,680 | 180 |
States with the most Marriage and Family Therapists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 34,970 | $67,300 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | 4,870 | $72,470 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 4,040 | $92,150 | |
| 4 | Utah | 2,390 | $84,980 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 2,350 | $66,040 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 1,440 | $46,700 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 1,400 | $48,100 | |
| 8 | Texas | 1,380 | $46,300 | |
| 9 | Florida | 930 | $56,400 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 930 | $79,900 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $141,960 | 190 |
| 2 | Greensboro | $109,200 | 90 |
| 3 | Eugene | $102,910 | 130 |
| 4 | St. George | $101,510 | 140 |
| 5 | Atlanta | $101,460 | — |
| 6 | New Haven | $99,070 | 30 |
| 7 | Washington | $95,460 | 260 |
| 8 | San Jose | $95,110 | 1,180 |
| 9 | Bend | $94,140 | 80 |
| 10 | Vallejo | $93,810 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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