Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $57,780 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.78
10th percentile $44,220
90th percentile $115,650
Employed locally 150
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,220
    25th
    $45,310
    50th (median)
    $57,780
    75th
    $85,070
    90th
    $115,650

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 83% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 17% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,840
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$83,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,030
    Counselors, All Other$47,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Visalia, CA is $27.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Visalia, CA is 9.4% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $44,220 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,310.