Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $88,950 +39.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.76
10th percentile $52,270
90th percentile $159,810
Employed locally 1,220
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,270
    25th
    $59,560
    50th (median)
    $88,950
    75th
    $123,430
    90th
    $159,810

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 56% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 44% 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
    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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,390

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $102,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in San Jose, CA is $42.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in San Jose, CA is 39.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $52,270 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,560.