Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $64,420 +1% vs national
Median hourly $30.97
10th percentile $45,310
90th percentile $113,920
Employed locally 12,400
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,310
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $64,420
    75th
    $91,580
    90th
    $113,920

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 69% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 31% 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
    Vallejo, CA $93,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,950
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $80,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,980

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$76,600
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,830
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$85,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$74,890
    Healthcare Social Workers$85,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Los Angeles, CA is $30.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 1% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $45,310 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.