SOC 21-1013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marriage and Family Therapists — Arizona
Arizona · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Arizona is $65,290 per year, close to the national median of $66,940 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Arizona is $65,290 per year, close to the national median of $66,940 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $54,250 and $100,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,270 and the ninetieth at $100,720.
Arizona ranks number 19th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Tucson records the highest median at $74,360. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 286th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,270 | −24.9% |
| 25th | $54,250 | −19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $65,290 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $100,720 | +50.5% |
| 90th | $100,720 | +50.5% |
| Mean | $74,150 | +10.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $65,290 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,836US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,290 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,270 to $100,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 19th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tucson, at $74,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $65,290, or $31.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,940, so pay in Arizona is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $100,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tucson, at $74,360 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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