Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Marriage and Family Therapists in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$64,430
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $66,940
State Rank
#20 of 45
770 employed here

How much do Marriage and Family Therapists make in New York?

Marriage and Family Therapists in New York take home a median of $64,430 annually — roughly $30.98 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $66,940.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $50,380 while the top 10% make $83,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,550 and $76,600 a year.

Marriage and Family Therapists salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$50,380$24.22
25th percentile (early career)$57,550$27.67
50th percentile (median)$64,430$30.98
75th percentile (experienced)$76,600$36.83
90th percentile (top earners)$83,050$39.93

How New York compares

New York ranks 20th out of 45 states and territories for Marriage and Family Therapists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$141,960
2New Jersey$92,150
3Georgia$91,550
4Oregon$91,520
5Connecticut$86,250

Working as Marriage and Family Therapists in New York

Nationally, about 67,000 people work as Marriage and Family Therapists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($64,430) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Marriage and Family Therapists make in New York?
The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in New York is $64,430 per year, or about $30.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,380 at the entry level to $83,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Marriage and Family Therapists about 4% less than the national median of $66,940. New York ranks 20th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Marriage and Family Therapists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,430 a year. About 770 Marriage and Family Therapists are employed in New York. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.