Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $47,060 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $89,920
Employed locally 350
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $75,220
    90th
    $89,920

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 54% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 46% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,690
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $42,940

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Dallas, TX is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Dallas, TX is 26.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.