Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Salary in the United States

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Salary in the United States

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How much does a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist make in the United States? (2025)

As of August 01, 2025, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in the United States earn an average annual salary of $47,986 with an hourly rate of $23. Salary ranges from $39,974 (10th percentile) to $57,653 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $43,792 (25th percentile) and $53,047 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $53,047 $4,421 $1,020 $26
Average $47,986 $3,999 $923 $23
25th Percentile $43,792 $3,649 $842 $21
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How much does a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$43,792
Average $47,986/year
$53,047
$3,649
Average $3,999/month
$4,421
$842
Average $923/week
$1,020
$21
Average $23/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $53,047 $4,421 $1,020 $26
Average $47,986 $3,999 $923 $23
25th Percentile $43,792 $3,649 $842 $21

How does experience level affect a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist's Salary?

An entry-level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $47,301. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $47,763. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $48,879. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $49,103, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $49,251.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist $47,301
Intermediate Level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist $47,763
Senior Level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist $48,879
Specialist Level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist $49,103
Expert Level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist $49,251
$47,301 0 yr
$47,763 < 2 yrs
$48,879 2-4 yrs
$49,103 5-8 yrs
$49,251 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is $52,929.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $52,224.
  • In New Jersey, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist earns $52,012 per year.
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How much does salary of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is $59,930.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $55,611.
  • In Boston, MA, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist earns $53,519 per year.
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What are the salaries of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with different levels of education?

Salaries for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's Degree or MBA is $44,045 - $47,417. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 0.8%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 5.4%
Masters 87.3%
Doctorate 5.4%
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What is the salary trend of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $45,419 in 2023 to approximately $44,908 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Over Time

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2023
$45,419
2024
$45,328
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2023 $45,419
2024 $45,328
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 69.5%
Bonuses -0.2%
Social Security 5.3%
401k/403b 3.4%
Disability 1.1%
Healthcare 9.4%
Pension 2.9%
Time Off 8.7%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $47,986 69.5%
Bonus $-155 -0.2%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $3,630 5.3%
401K/403B $2,325 3.4%
Disability $759 1.1%
Healthcare $6,485 9.4%
Pension $1,993 2.9%
Time Off $6,023 8.7%
Total Compensation $69,046 100%
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