Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $80,470 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.69
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $149,360
Employed locally 360
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $57,060
    50th (median)
    $80,470
    75th
    $123,200
    90th
    $149,360

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 78% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 22% 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
    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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants$56,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$100,020
    Health Education Specialists$62,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA is $38.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 26.2% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,060.