How Much Does a Family Therapist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$66,940
Family therapists in the U.S. earn a median of $66,940 a year, or $32.18 an hour. Half of family therapists earn more than $66,940 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $123,730.
Pay percentiles for family therapists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.47 | $44,650 |
| 25th | $24.07 | $50,070 |
| 50th (median) | $32.18 | $66,940 |
| 75th | $45.12 | $93,840 |
| 90th | $59.49 | $123,730 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Marriage and Family Therapists (SOC 21-1013). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for family therapists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $141,960 | $68.25 | +112% |
| New Jersey | $92,150 | $44.30 | +38% |
| Georgia | $91,550 | $44.02 | +37% |
| Oregon | $91,520 | $44.00 | +37% |
| Connecticut | $86,250 | $41.47 | +29% |
| Utah | $84,980 | $40.86 | +27% |
| Virginia | $79,900 | $38.41 | +19% |
| Delaware | $76,580 | $36.82 | +14% |
| Minnesota | $72,470 | $34.84 | +8% |
| Maine | $71,680 | $34.46 | +7% |
| United States | $66,940 | $32.18 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many family therapists are there?
BLS counts about 66,740 family therapists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Marriage and Family Therapists”. The most jobs are in California (34,970), Minnesota (4,870) and New Jersey (4,040).
The mean (average) annual wage is $76,960, higher than the median of $66,940.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,578
- Biweekly
- $2,575
- Weekly
- $1,287
- Daily (8 hours)
- $257
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do family therapists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for family therapists is $32.18. The middle 50% earn between $24.07 and $45.12 an hour.
Which state pays family therapists the most?
Hawaii has the highest median wage for family therapists at $141,960, +112% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for family therapists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of family therapists earn less than $44,650 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.