The average salary for a marriage and family therapist in Illinois is around $47,320 per year.
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Marriage and family therapists earn an average yearly salary of $47,320.
Wages typically start from $33,140 and go up to $97,400.
23% below national average Updated in 2021
Marriage and family therapist earnings by seniority
Top-level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$46.83 per hour
$97,400 per year
Senior-level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$29.17 per hour
$60,660 per year
Mid-level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$22.75 per hour
$47,320 per year
Junior-level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$18.17 per hour
$37,800 per year
Starting level marriage and family therapist earnings begin at:
$15.93 per hour
$33,140 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Marriage and family therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Maine | $86,060 |
| New Jersey | $77,960 |
| Utah | $75,940 |
| Minnesota | $65,150 |
| Wisconsin | $62,430 |
| Colorado | $62,280 |
| Nevada | $61,330 |
| Michigan | $59,910 |
| New York | $59,760 |
| Connecticut | $59,330 |
| Alaska | $59,190 |
| Oklahoma | $55,660 |
| Texas | $54,920 |
| Delaware | $52,310 |
| Ohio | $50,530 |
| Kentucky | $49,720 |
| California | $49,650 |
| Hawaii | $49,650 |
| Oregon | $49,650 |
| Massachusetts | $49,630 |
| Maryland | $49,630 |
| Idaho | $49,440 |
| New Mexico | $49,410 |
| Arizona | $49,360 |
| Virginia | $49,130 |
| Arkansas | $49,070 |
| Indiana | $48,690 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 |
| District of Columbia | $47,740 |
| Wyoming | $47,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,380 |
| Illinois | $47,320 |
| Washington | $47,130 |
| Missouri | $47,050 |
| Nebraska | $47,040 |
| Georgia | $46,910 |
| Iowa | $46,910 |
| Florida | $46,900 |
| Mississippi | $46,860 |
| Kansas | $46,740 |
| South Dakota | $46,640 |
| New Hampshire | $46,490 |
| South Carolina | $46,030 |
| Alabama | $44,820 |
| Montana | $44,450 |
| North Carolina | $43,670 |
| West Virginia | $38,830 |
| Tennessee | $38,520 |
| Louisiana | $24,800 |
How do marriage and family therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Marriage and family therapists earn about the same as related careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than counselors but more than credit counselors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Counselor salary | $53K |
| Family social worker salary | $49K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $57K |
| Massage therapist salary | $49K |
| Health educator salary | $48K |
| Marriage and family therapist salary | $47K |
| Substance abuse social worker salary | $47K |
| Ophthalmic medical technologist salary | $45K |
| Clergy member salary | $47K |
| Credit counselor salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)