Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $34,980 -45.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $65,420
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $34,980
    75th
    $36,730
    90th
    $65,420

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 40% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 60% 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
    Wichita, KS $83,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $80,090
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,910
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $61,650
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,040
    Williamsport, PA $56,630

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,380
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,680
    Social Workers, All Other $78,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Madison, WI is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Madison, WI is 45.2% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.