Marriage and Family Therapists pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,740 or more. The middle half of marriage and family therapists in Lansing earn between $39,110 and $45,050.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $40KMedian
- $45K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,770 | $3,814 | $22.00 |
| Median | $40,500 | $3,375 | $19.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,110 | $3,259 | $18.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,050 | $3,754 | $21.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Marriage and family therapists in Lansing earn 19% less than the Michigan average ($56,220) and 41% less than the U.S. average ($76,960). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $66,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $45,770 | $40,500 | $38,330 | $59,740 | n/a |
| Michigan | $56,220 | $52,270 | $39,110 | $78,740 | 590 |
| United States | $76,960 | $66,940 | $44,650 | $123,730 | 66,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Marriage and Family Therapists salary after taxes in Lansing
On the average salary of $45,770, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $36,858 a year, or $3,071 a month and $1,418 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Is Lansing a good place for marriage and family therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lansing area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.0), so the average $45,770 buys what about $48,184 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lansing ($52,800). A typical home costs $250,377, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Marriage and Family Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 3rd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Grand Rapids pays the most ($61,880).
- Grand Rapids$61,880
- Detroit$58,130
- Lansing$45,770
Highest-paying cities for marriage and family therapists
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,080).
- Honolulu, HI$124,080
- New Haven, CT$114,570
- St. George, UT$113,390
- Eugene, OR$109,120
- Waterbury, CT$105,670
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Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Lansing: questions
How much do marriage and family therapists make an hour in Lansing?
$22.01 an hour on average, and $19.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level marriage and family therapists salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the marriage and family therapists take-home pay in Lansing?
About $36,858 a year ($3,071 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,770. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do marriage and family therapists earn more in Lansing than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% less than the U.S. average for this job ($76,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1013; area Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
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