Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $81,170 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.02
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $119,340
Employed locally 760
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $60,780
    50th (median)
    $81,170
    75th
    $95,570
    90th
    $119,340

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 85% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 15% 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
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $91,170
    Utah $81,170
    Ogden, UT $80,260
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $78,560
    Logan, UT-ID $78,040
    St. George, UT $77,720

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,540
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,040
    Community Health Workers$55,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marriage and Family Therapists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT is $39.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Marriage and Family Therapists salaries?

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 27.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,780.