Salary Report for Massachusetts Marriage and Family Therapists

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Massachusetts is 880.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Massachusetts earn an average of $53,940 per year or $25.93 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Massachusetts is 2%.
  • Massachusetts will need 1,140 new Marriage and Family Therapists by 2030 or 110 new psychologists per year.

Massachusetts Rankings

  • Massachusetts ranks #22 in the U.S. for Marriage and Family Therapists salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Massachusetts ranks #12 in the U.S. for the total number of Marriage and Family Therapists employed.
  • Massachusetts ranks #13 in U.S. for the number of new Marriage and Family Therapists needed by 2030.
  • Massachusetts ranks #23 in U.S. for the percentage of new Marriage and Family Therapists needed by 2030.

Compare Massachusetts to U.S.

Massachusetts Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $53,940 which is 9% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

TypeMassachusettsU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$25.93$28.69-9.62%
Average Annual Salary$53,940$59,660-9.59%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Massachusetts, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $47,060 and $63,190 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn more than $80,460, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $38,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year88Under $38,630
15%2 – 4 years132$38,630 – $47,060
25%5 – 9 years220$47,060 – $49,630
25%10 – 14 years220$49,630 – $63,190
15%15 – 20 years132$49,630 – $80,460
10%20+ years88Above $80,460
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Massachusetts psychologists earn about $50,205 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in Massachusetts is 7% higher than the national average, which means Massachusetts residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists is $59,660.
  • Average Massachusetts Marriage and Family Therapists salary is $53,940.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Massachusetts Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average salary of $50,205.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $53,940, Massachusetts Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($100,070), Psychology Teachers ($96,650), School Psychologists ($92,730), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,110), Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($72,640), Health Care Social Workers ($64,250), Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,160), and Social Workers ($54,980).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$100,070
Psychology Teachers$96,650
School Psychologists$92,730
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,110
Industrial Organizational Psychologists$72,640
Health Care Social Workers$64,250
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,160
Social Workers$54,980
Marriage and Family Therapists$53,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Massachusetts the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20,610), Health Care Social Workers (11,930) and Social Workers (10,210).

The three professions in Massachusetts needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (16.6%), Marriage and Family Therapists (14%) and Psychology Teachers (13.3%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors17,68020,61016.6%2,050
Health Care Social Workers10,92011,9309.2%1,140
Social Workers9,31010,2109.7%980
Forensic Psychologists1,6901,660-1.8%110
Psychology Teachers1,5801,79013.3%180
Marriage and Family Therapists1,0001,14014%110
Industrial Organizational Psychologists2402504.2%20
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Massachusetts Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Massachusetts is $53,940. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Worcester ($60,880) and Boston-Cambridge-Nashua ($53,360).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Worcester ($56,002) and Boston-Cambridge-Nashua ($49,085).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Marriage and Family Therapists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Marriage and Family Therapists salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Worcester$60,880$56,002$-4,878
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua$53,360$49,085$-4,275
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Massachusetts Marriage and Family Therapists

Massachusetts Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $38,630 and $80,460 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 880 Marriage and Family Therapists employed in Massachusetts which is about 2% of the U.S. total.

Forensic Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Massachusetts with an average annual wage of $100,070.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $38,630 a year in Massachusetts

The most Marriage and Family Therapists work in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua area where 610 Marriage and Family Therapists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Massachusetts earn 50,205 per year, while the average across the United States earns $59,660.

By 2030, Massachusetts will need 1,140 Marriage and Family Therapists. A total of 110 Marriage and Family Therapists will need to enter into the Massachusetts work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua

Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $53,360
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $49,085
Hourly Wage: $25.65
Currently Employed: 610
Cost-of-Living Index: 108.71
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua Salary Report

Official Data Sources for Marriage and Family Therapists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data