The salary statistics of marriage and family therapists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare marriage and family therapists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,780 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,150 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,280 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for marriage and family therapists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) marriage and family therapists is $62,280. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid marriage and family therapists is $18,780.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of marriage and family therapists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2016. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $54,700 | 1.90% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $53,660 | -1.94% | - |
| 2012 | $54,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of marriage and family therapists in three industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for marriage and family therapists occupations is the amusement, gambling, and recreation industries industry with an annual salary $54,700. The lowest paying industry is the fitness and recreational sports centers industry (annual salary $54,700). For detailed marriage and family therapists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].