Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in California
Marriage and Family Therapists in California earn a median of $67,300 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($66,940)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 34,970
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,350; the top 10% earn over $130,340. Nationally the range is $44,650 to $123,730.
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Marriage and Family Therapists pay in California
How much do marriage and family therapists make in California?
The median is $67,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,350 and the top 10% earn over $130,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for marriage and family therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (+1% vs. the national median of $66,940). Living costs are not included.