Marriage and Family Therapists
Occupation
$63,780
National Median Salary
$30.66
Median Hourly Wage
65,870
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+32.8%
10 Year Change
$48,040
2014 Median
$63,780
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Marriage and Family Therapists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health Care Services | $116,930 | 120 |
| Religious Organizations | $95,250 | 110 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $89,030 | 4,110 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $89,030 | 5,050 |
| Offices of Physicians | $81,480 | 2,130 |
Top Paying States for Marriage and Family Therapists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $135,870 | 220 |
| New Jersey | $89,030 | 3,940 |
| Utah | $81,170 | 1,980 |
| Virginia | $80,670 | 910 |
| Oregon | $79,890 | 1,080 |
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Home Health Care Services
Religious Organizations
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Offices of Physicians
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Hospitals
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities
Outpatient Care Centers
