Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in California
In California, marriage and family therapists earn a median of $63,780 per year.
Median (California)
$63,780
Bottom 10%
$44,430
Top 10%
$121,700
Employed in California
32,070
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, marriage and family therapists earn a median of $63,780 — in line with the national median of $63,780. Locally the range runs $44,430 to $121,700. About 32,070 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #18 of 45 states for marriage and family therapists pay — roughly the 61th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Hawaii, $135,870) by 113%. State employment of about 32,070 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$63,780
US bottom 10%
$42,610
US top 10%
$111,610
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
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