Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in North Carolina
Marriage and Family Therapists in North Carolina earn a median of $48,100 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($66,940)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,860; the top 10% earn over $109,200. Nationally the range is $44,650 to $123,730.
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Marriage and Family Therapists pay in North Carolina
How much do marriage and family therapists make in North Carolina?
The median is $48,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,860 and the top 10% earn over $109,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for marriage and family therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 45 (−28% vs. the national median of $66,940). Living costs are not included.