Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $44,690 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $76,050
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $38,340
    50th (median)
    $44,690
    75th
    $62,010
    90th
    $76,050

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 46% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 54% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $64,190
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,060
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $42,940

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,440
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,650
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Austin, TX is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Austin, TX is 29.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,340.