2023 Salary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists in Alabama

Salary Report for Alabama Marriage and Family Therapists

Alabama Rankings

Compare Alabama to U.S.

Alabama Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,220 which is 22% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

Type	Alabama	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$22.22	$28.69	-22.55%
Average Annual Salary	$46,220	$59,660	-22.53%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Alabama, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $37,360 and $50,070 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 $62,170, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $34,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	31	Under $34,060
15%	2 – 4 years	46	$34,060 – $37,360
25%	5 – 9 years	78	$37,360 – $44,820
25%	10 – 14 years	78	$44,820 – $50,070
15%	15 – 20 years	46	$44,820 – $62,170
10%	20+ years	31	Above $62,170

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Alabama psychologists earn about $51,787 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in Alabama is 11% less than the national average, which means Alabama residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $46,220, Alabama Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($96,660), Psychology Teachers ($85,170), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($84,360), School Psychologists ($62,650), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,450).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,250), and Social Workers ($45,200).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$96,660
Psychology Teachers	$85,170
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$84,360
School Psychologists	$62,650
Health Care Social Workers	$50,450
Marriage and Family Therapists	$46,220
Social Workers	$45,200
Substance Abuse Counselors	$43,250

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Alabama the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (4,320), Substance Abuse Counselors (3,110) and Health Care Social Workers (2,720).

The three professions in Alabama needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (16.9%), Health Care Social Workers (9.7%) and Psychology Teachers (8.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	4,130	4,320	4.6%	410
Substance Abuse Counselors	2,660	3,110	16.9%	310
Health Care Social Workers	2,480	2,720	9.7%	260
Psychology Teachers	490	530	8.2%	50
Forensic Psychologists	400	400	0%	30
Marriage and Family Therapists	320	340	6.3%	30

Salaries Ranked by Alabama Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Alabama is $46,220. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Birmingham-Hoover ($45,960) and Montgomery ($42,460).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Birmingham-Hoover ($49,606) and Montgomery ($46,865).

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.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Birmingham-Hoover	$45,960	$49,606	$3,646
Montgomery	$42,460	$46,865	$4,405

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