Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $63,380 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.47
10th percentile $47,420
90th percentile $131,290
Employed locally 80
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,420
    25th
    $51,080
    50th (median)
    $63,380
    75th
    $78,560
    90th
    $131,290

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 75% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 25% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Des Moines, IA is $30.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $47,420 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,080.