Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $55,090 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.48
10th percentile $43,150
90th percentile $83,360
Employed locally 60
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,150
    25th
    $46,260
    50th (median)
    $55,090
    75th
    $75,350
    90th
    $83,360

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 91% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 9% 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
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $105,530
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $89,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,810
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $81,400
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $81,210
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,250

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,940
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,630
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Hickory, NC is $26.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Hickory, NC is 13.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $43,150 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,260.