Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Kentucky
Marriage and Family Therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $52,420 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($66,940)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,180; the top 10% earn over $74,690. Nationally the range is $44,650 to $123,730.
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Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Kentucky
How much do marriage and family therapists make in Kentucky?
The median is $52,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,180 and the top 10% earn over $74,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for marriage and family therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 45 (−22% vs. the national median of $66,940). Living costs are not included.