Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $60,940 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $52,250
90th percentile $82,010
Employed locally 50
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,250
    25th
    $52,250
    50th (median)
    $60,940
    75th
    $75,800
    90th
    $82,010

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 109% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 9% above 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,250
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $78,560
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $76,690
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $76,490
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,390
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,340

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,120
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Las Cruces, NM is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 4.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $52,250 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,250.