Marriage and Family Therapists Salary by State
The national median pay for marriage and family therapists is $66,940 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,870 in Wisconsin to $141,960 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,650
- 25th percentile
- $50,070
- Median
- $66,940
- 75th percentile
- $93,840
- Top 10%
- $123,730
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 66,740 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $141,960 | +112% | $48,950 | $166,400 | 220 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $92,150 | +38% | $62,150 | $110,990 | 4,040 |
| 3 | Georgia | $91,550 | +37% | $42,430 | $102,320 | Not published |
| 4 | Oregon | $91,520 | +37% | $60,060 | $165,190 | 850 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $86,250 | +29% | $47,500 | $168,750 | 260 |
| 6 | Utah | $84,980 | +27% | $39,800 | $151,840 | 2,390 |
| 7 | Virginia | $79,900 | +19% | $49,720 | $103,330 | 930 |
| 8 | Delaware | $76,580 | +14% | $53,730 | $91,140 | 400 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $72,470 | +8% | $54,430 | $99,920 | 4,870 |
| 10 | Maine | $71,680 | +7% | $64,990 | $91,350 | 180 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $70,630 | +6% | $52,680 | $92,210 | 160 |
| 12 | Ohio | $70,240 | +5% | $41,200 | $157,860 | 460 |
| 13 | Maryland | $69,900 | +4% | $50,230 | $115,330 | 460 |
| 14 | Kansas | $68,710 | +3% | $46,930 | $101,750 | 190 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $67,370 | +1% | $49,070 | $128,490 | 600 |
| 16 | California | $67,300 | +1% | $46,350 | $130,340 | 34,970 |
| 17 | Iowa | $67,180 | 0% | $42,680 | $127,720 | 240 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $66,040 | −1% | $47,050 | $91,980 | 2,350 |
| 19 | Arizona | $65,290 | −2% | $50,270 | $100,720 | Not published |
| 20 | New York | $64,430 | −4% | $50,380 | $83,050 | 770 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $64,340 | −4% | $47,520 | $90,900 | 80 |
| 22 | Vermont | $62,780 | −6% | $41,460 | $90,110 | Not published |
| 23 | Idaho | $62,700 | −6% | $59,330 | $74,680 | 140 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $62,610 | −6% | $38,490 | $95,590 | 260 |
| 25 | Illinois | $60,970 | −9% | $51,420 | $104,900 | 860 |
| 26 | Colorado | $60,700 | −9% | $47,030 | $128,400 | 900 |
| 27 | Missouri | $60,440 | −10% | $41,930 | $109,200 | 390 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $60,030 | −10% | $48,200 | $82,490 | 70 |
| 29 | Alaska | $60,010 | −10% | $46,680 | $113,710 | 60 |
| 30 | Washington | $60,000 | −10% | $55,690 | $103,740 | Not published |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $57,670 | −14% | $28,540 | $94,140 | Not published |
| 32 | Indiana | $56,810 | −15% | $46,730 | $82,430 | 510 |
| 33 | Florida | $56,400 | −16% | $39,460 | $102,280 | 930 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $55,700 | −17% | $31,760 | $115,950 | 90 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $55,430 | −17% | $44,280 | $91,220 | 380 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $52,420 | −22% | $41,180 | $74,690 | 330 |
| 37 | Michigan | $52,270 | −22% | $39,110 | $78,740 | 590 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $51,440 | −23% | $47,790 | $59,690 | 140 |
| 39 | Alabama | $49,990 | −25% | $40,250 | $75,100 | 190 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $48,100 | −28% | $27,860 | $109,200 | 1,400 |
| 41 | Montana | $46,960 | −30% | $32,170 | $75,310 | 100 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $46,700 | −30% | $34,690 | $63,540 | 1,440 |
| 43 | Texas | $46,300 | −31% | $36,700 | $93,500 | 1,380 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $44,870 | −33% | $37,060 | $53,420 | 80 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $37,870 | −43% | $34,980 | $69,570 | 180 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Marriage and Family Therapists salary questions
Which state pays marriage and family therapists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $141,960 a year (+112% vs. the national median of $66,940). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays marriage and family therapists the least?
Wisconsin, with a median of $37,870 a year (−43% vs. national).
Where do most marriage and family therapists work?
California has the most jobs, about 34,970, with a median of $67,300.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.