Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The therapist's level of experience also affects wages.
Therapists who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Marriage and family therapists (SOC 21-1013)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $19.39 | $23.49 | $26.10 |
| Yearly | $40,322 | $48,868 | $54,273 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $20.20 | $23.45 | $31.84 |
| Yearly | $42,015 | $48,763 | $66,221 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $20.26 | $23.59 | $27.55 |
| Yearly | $42,148 | $49,083 | $57,313 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $18.22 | $23.66 | $27.11 |
| Yearly | $37,912 | $49,194 | $56,404 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $18.34 | $19.23 | $25.30 |
| Yearly | $38,152 | $40,007 | $52,607 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $19.43 | $22.40 | $23.78 |
| Yearly | $40,408 | $46,581 | $49,457 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $15.28 | $20.82 | $27.67 |
| Yearly | $31,782 | $43,298 | $57,558 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $16.85 | $23.40 | $32.09 |
| Yearly | $35,058 | $48,671 | $66,734 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $12.61 | $19.56 | $23.58 |
| Yearly | $26,212 | $40,684 | $49,042 | |
| St. Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $20.11 | $23.34 | $27.67 |
| Yearly | $41,841 | $48,559 | $57,568 | |
| United States | Hourly | $21.50 | $27.20 | $36.16 |
| Yearly | $44,730 | $56,570 | $75,220 | |