The average salary for a marriage and family therapist in Texas is around $46,300 per year.
Avg Salary
Marriage and family therapists earn an average yearly salary of $46,300.
Wages typically start from $36,700 and go up to $93,500.
15% below national average Updated in 2025
Marriage and family therapist earnings by seniority
Top-level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$44.95 per hour
$93,500 per year
Senior-level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$35.01 per hour
$72,820 per year
Mid-level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$22.26 per hour
$46,300 per year
Junior-level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$18.39 per hour
$38,250 per year
Starting level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$17.65 per hour
$36,700 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Marriage and family therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $92,150 |
| Georgia | $91,550 |
| Oregon | $91,520 |
| Connecticut | $86,250 |
| Utah | $84,980 |
| Virginia | $79,900 |
| Delaware | $76,580 |
| Minnesota | $72,470 |
| Maine | $71,680 |
| New Mexico | $70,630 |
| Ohio | $70,240 |
| Maryland | $69,900 |
| Kansas | $68,710 |
| Massachusetts | $67,370 |
| California | $67,300 |
| Iowa | $67,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,040 |
| Arizona | $65,290 |
| New York | $64,430 |
| Arkansas | $64,340 |
| Vermont | $62,780 |
| Idaho | $62,700 |
| Nebraska | $62,610 |
| Nevada | $61,330 |
| Illinois | $60,970 |
| Colorado | $60,700 |
| Missouri | $60,440 |
| New Hampshire | $60,030 |
| Alaska | $60,010 |
| Washington | $60,000 |
| Oklahoma | $57,670 |
| Indiana | $56,810 |
| Florida | $56,400 |
| West Virginia | $55,700 |
| South Carolina | $55,430 |
| Kentucky | $52,420 |
| Michigan | $52,270 |
| Mississippi | $51,440 |
| Alabama | $49,990 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 |
| North Carolina | $48,100 |
| District of Columbia | $47,740 |
| Wyoming | $47,600 |
| Montana | $46,960 |
| Tennessee | $46,700 |
| Texas | $46,300 |
| South Dakota | $44,870 |
| Wisconsin | $37,870 |
| Louisiana | $24,800 |
| Hawaii | $141,960 |
How do marriage and family therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Marriage and family therapists earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than counselors but more than family social workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Counselor salary | $62K |
| Drug and alcohol counselor salary | $63K |
| Mental health counselor salary | $63K |
| Massage therapist salary | $59K |
| Clergy member salary | $59K |
| Marriage and family therapist salary | $46K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $57K |
| Hearing aid specialist salary | $59K |
| Ophthalmic medical technologist salary | $48K |
| Family social worker salary | $56K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)