Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $42,940 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.64
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 380
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $42,940
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $75,380

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 53% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 47% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,690

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Houston, TX is $20.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Houston, TX is 32.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.