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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Marriage and family therapists (SOC 21-1013) employed 66,740 people in May 2025. The median pay is $66,940 a year ($32.18 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,650 and the highest-paid 10% more than $123,730. BLS projects its employment to change by +13.5% between 2025 and 2035 (about 6,900 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Master's degree.
Highest median pay: Hawaii ($141,960), New Jersey ($92,150), Oregon ($91,520). Most jobs: California (34,970), Minnesota (4,870), New Jersey (4,040).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,650 | $21.47 |
| 25th percentile | $50,070 | $24.07 |
| Median | $66,940 | $32.18 |
| Mean | $76,960 | $37.00 |
| 75th percentile | $93,840 | $45.12 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $123,730 | $59.49 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 76,300 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 86,600 |
| Change in jobs | 10,300 |
| Percent change | +13.5% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 6,900 |
| Self-employed share | 10.9% |
| Typical entry education | Master's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Internship/residency |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 190 | 0.21 | $49,990 | $40,250 | $75,100 | -25% | 26% |
| Alaska | 60 | 0.45 | $60,010 | $46,680 | $113,710 | -10% | 29% |
| Arkansas | 80 | 0.15 | $64,340 | $47,520 | $90,900 | -4% | 18% |
| California | 34,970 | 4.47 | $67,300 | $46,350 | $130,340 | +1% | 38% |
| Colorado | 900 | 0.73 | $60,700 | $47,030 | $128,400 | -9% | 36% |
| Connecticut | 260 | 0.36 | $86,250 | $47,500 | $168,750 | +29% | 22% |
| Delaware | 400 | 1.92 | $76,580 | $53,730 | $91,140 | +14% | 24% |
| Florida | 930 | 0.22 | $56,400 | $39,460 | $102,280 | -16% | 39% |
| Hawaii | 220 | 0.81 | $141,960 | $48,950 | $166,400 | +112% | 16% |
| Idaho | 140 | 0.38 | $62,700 | $59,330 | $74,680 | -6% | 26% |
| Illinois | 860 | 0.33 | $60,970 | $51,420 | $104,900 | -9% | 26% |
| Indiana | 510 | 0.37 | $56,810 | $46,730 | $82,430 | -15% | 23% |
| Iowa | 240 | 0.36 | $67,180 | $42,680 | $127,720 | +0% | 18% |
| Kansas | 190 | 0.30 | $68,710 | $46,930 | $101,750 | +3% | 19% |
| Kentucky | 330 | 0.39 | $52,420 | $41,180 | $74,690 | -22% | 23% |
| Maine | 180 | 0.65 | $71,680 | $64,990 | $91,350 | +7% | 20% |
| Maryland | 460 | 0.39 | $69,900 | $50,230 | $115,330 | +4% | 30% |
| Massachusetts | 600 | 0.38 | $67,370 | $49,070 | $128,490 | +1% | 33% |
| Michigan | 590 | 0.31 | $52,270 | $39,110 | $78,740 | -22% | 27% |
| Minnesota | 4,870 | 3.85 | $72,470 | $54,430 | $99,920 | +8% | 21% |
| Mississippi | 140 | 0.28 | $51,440 | $47,790 | $59,690 | -23% | 23% |
| Missouri | 390 | 0.31 | $60,440 | $41,930 | $109,200 | -10% | 21% |
| Montana | 100 | 0.44 | $46,960 | $32,170 | $75,310 | -30% | 30% |
| Nebraska | 260 | 0.58 | $62,610 | $38,490 | $95,590 | -6% | 21% |
| New Hampshire | 70 | 0.24 | $60,030 | $48,200 | $82,490 | -10% | 31% |
| New Jersey | 4,040 | 2.20 | $92,150 | $62,150 | $110,990 | +38% | 23% |
| New Mexico | 160 | 0.42 | $70,630 | $52,680 | $92,210 | +6% | 19% |
| New York | 770 | 0.18 | $64,430 | $50,380 | $83,050 | -4% | 30% |
| North Carolina | 1,400 | 0.66 | $48,100 | $27,860 | $109,200 | -28% | 33% |
| Ohio | 460 | 0.19 | $70,240 | $41,200 | $157,860 | +5% | 19% |
| Oregon | 850 | 1.00 | $91,520 | $60,060 | $165,190 | +37% | 21% |
| Pennsylvania | 2,350 | 0.90 | $66,040 | $47,050 | $91,980 | -1% | 23% |
| South Carolina | 380 | 0.39 | $55,430 | $44,280 | $91,220 | -17% | 28% |
| South Dakota | 80 | 0.42 | $44,870 | $37,060 | $53,420 | -33% | 27% |
| Tennessee | 1,440 | 1.02 | $46,700 | $34,690 | $63,540 | -30% | 33% |
| Texas | 1,380 | 0.23 | $46,300 | $36,700 | $93,500 | -31% | 38% |
| Utah | 2,390 | 3.21 | $84,980 | $39,800 | $151,840 | +27% | 22% |
| Virginia | 930 | 0.53 | $79,900 | $49,720 | $103,330 | +19% | 25% |
| West Virginia | 90 | 0.31 | $55,700 | $31,760 | $115,950 | -17% | 19% |
| Wisconsin | 180 | 0.14 | $37,870 | $34,980 | $69,570 | -43% | 36% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,180 | $95,110 | $52,710 | $164,360 | 2.42 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 370 | $92,150 | $65,020 | $110,990 | 3.57 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,800 | $91,130 | $59,420 | $110,990 | 0.69 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | 730 | $88,810 | $41,540 | $127,400 | 5.59 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 890 | $86,550 | $39,770 | $160,160 | 2.50 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 300 | $81,870 | $50,560 | $91,250 | 0.90 |
| Ogden, UT | 410 | $81,550 | $38,310 | $123,090 | 3.50 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2,110 | $78,640 | $54,470 | $103,660 | 1.70 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 470 | $77,850 | $59,990 | $171,760 | 0.90 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 1,380 | $75,030 | $47,150 | $150,150 | 2.98 |
| Fresno, CA | 640 | $74,970 | $43,710 | $140,160 | 3.15 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 13,200 | $71,110 | $47,050 | $118,020 | 4.91 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 350 | $71,010 | $43,120 | $128,430 | 2.42 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 310 | $69,960 | $45,550 | $146,280 | 2.46 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 430 | $69,830 | $52,090 | $128,500 | 0.37 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 340 | $68,700 | $50,230 | $115,330 | 0.58 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 670 | $61,360 | $51,540 | $108,300 | 0.34 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 5,350 | $49,610 | $42,430 | $109,200 | 8.10 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 560 | $47,650 | $40,560 | $66,650 | 1.19 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 360 | $44,140 | $36,920 | $91,880 | 0.25 |
The median is $66,940 a year ($32.18 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $44,650 and the highest-paid tenth over $123,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
66,740 in May 2025, and BLS projects +13.5% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Master's degree (BLS).
Hawaii, with a median of $141,960 (among states with published figures).