Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $52,420 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.20
10th percentile $48,580
90th percentile $64,340
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,580
    25th
    $52,420
    50th (median)
    $52,420
    75th
    $54,740
    90th
    $64,340

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 62% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 38% 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
    Tucson, AZ $48,740

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,860
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Phoenix, AZ is $25.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 17.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $48,580 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,420.