Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $73,420 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.30
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $134,730
Employed locally 350
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $73,420
    75th
    $94,070
    90th
    $134,730

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 109% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 9% above 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
    Vallejo, CA $93,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,950
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $80,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,980

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $96,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $92,880
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,940
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Bakersfield, CA is $35.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 15.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.