Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $85,020 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.87
10th percentile $48,620
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 40
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,620
    25th
    $72,730
    50th (median)
    $85,020
    75th
    $85,020
    90th
    $95,640

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 99% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Marriage and Family Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $141,960
    Hawaii $135,870
    New Haven, CT $120,280
    Charlottesville, VA $106,870
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $105,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,100

    Nearby metros — Marriage and Family Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,950
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,120
    Syracuse, NY $62,070
    Rochester, NY $54,390

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,550
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,700
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $69,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marriage and Family Therapists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Albany, NY is $40.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.90 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Marriage and Family Therapists salaries?

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Albany, NY is 33.3% above the national median of $63,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Albany?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $48,620 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,730.