Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $62,210 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $88,140
Employed locally 60
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $62,210
    75th
    $73,410
    90th
    $88,140

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 65% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 35% 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $81,400
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $81,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,980
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $73,420
    North Dakota $58,180
    South Dakota $51,190

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$79,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$76,650
    Social Workers, All Other$64,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Anchorage, AK is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Anchorage, AK is 2.5% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.