Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $66,300 +4% vs national
Median hourly $31.87
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $92,660
Employed locally 50
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $52,780
    50th (median)
    $66,300
    75th
    $78,790
    90th
    $92,660

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 86% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 14% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,100
    Columbia, MO $90,480
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $81,400
    Virginia $80,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $80,090
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $76,690

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,630
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,790
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 4% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,780.