SOC 21-1013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marriage and Family Therapists — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MA is $61,050 a year, trailing the national median of $66,940 by 8.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MA is $61,050 a year, trailing the national median of $66,940 by 8.8%. Half of workers earn between $58,680 and $85,070. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,660 and the ninetieth at $118,240.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $69,830. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 226th of 408 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,660 | −12.4% |
| 25th | $58,680 | −12.3% |
| Median (50th) | $61,050 | −8.8% |
| 75th | $85,070 | +27.1% |
| 90th | $118,240 | +76.6% |
| Mean | $76,890 | +14.9% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $61,050 buys what $57,703 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,703US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,050 a year, 8.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,660 to $118,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $69,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $61,050, or $29.35 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 Springfield, MA is 8.8% 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $118,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,660 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 Boston, at $69,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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