Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $71,430 +12% vs national
Median hourly $34.34
10th percentile $48,500
90th percentile $134,510
Employed locally 170
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,500
    25th
    $48,500
    50th (median)
    $71,430
    75th
    $95,650
    90th
    $134,510

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 76% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 24% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,400
    Health Education Specialists $59,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $34.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 12% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $48,500 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,500.