Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $65,050 +2% vs national
Median hourly $31.27
10th percentile $54,230
90th percentile $85,950
Employed locally 100
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,230
    25th
    $57,470
    50th (median)
    $65,050
    75th
    $74,630
    90th
    $85,950

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 96% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 4% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,250
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $78,560
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $76,690
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $76,490
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,390
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,340

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,910
    Community Health Workers $58,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Albuquerque, NM is $31.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $54,230 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,470.