Marriage and family therapists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$63,780
~$31/hr · ~$5,315/mo
US Jobs
78K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
While the work is increasingly digital via telehealth and involves significant information processing, the core value of therapy lies in human-to-human empathy, trust, and the navigation of complex interpersonal dynamics. AI will likely automate administrative tasks and provide diagnostic support, but the high-stakes emotional nature of family and marriage counseling provides a significant barrier to full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CTBEST VALUE | $120,280 | Above avg (105.4) | $114,163 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $105,530 | Below avg (92.9) | $113,609 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $106,870 | Average (99.0) | $107,992 |
| Columbia, MO | $90,480 | Below avg (89.1) | $101,520 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $91,170 | Below avg (95.7) | $95,226 |
| Mankato, MN | $81,020 | Below avg (87.6) | $92,439 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $89,030 | Average (98.9) | $90,016 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $89,030 | Average (102.4) | $86,928 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $95,100 | Above avg (109.5) | $86,815 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $85,020 | Average (98.2) | $86,599 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $86,920 | Average (101.0) | $86,076 |
| Richmond, VA | $82,540 | Average (98.3) | $83,936 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $81,170 | Average (97.1) | $83,556 |
| Ogden, UT | $80,260 | Below avg (96.1) | $83,492 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $81,210 | Average (97.3) | $83,423 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Master's degree
10-Year Growth
+13% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$31/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,315/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)