Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in El Centro is 50.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in El Centro earn an average of $58,550 per year or $28.15 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Marriage and Family Therapists who work in El Centro is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in El Centro is less than 1%.

Rankings for El Centro

  • Ranks #14 in California for salary and #29 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #24 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #57 in the nation for salary and #220 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #105 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

El Centro Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,550 or $28.15 per hour which is 1% less than the California average salary of $59,320.

AverageEl CentroCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.15$28.52-1.30%
Annual Salary$58,550$59,320-1.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

El Centro Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,550 or $28.15 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageEl CentroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.15$28.69-1.88%
Annual Salary$58,550$59,660-1.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in El Centro earns an average annual salary of $62,674 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in El Centro is 7% less than the California average, which means El Centro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $59,320.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,742.
  • El Centro average salary is $58,550.
  • El Centro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,674.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
El Centro$58,55093.42%$62,674
California$59,320110.38%$53,742
U.S.$59,660$59,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In El Centro, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $46,880 and $60,060 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 $78,920, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $37,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $37,650
15%2 – 4 years8$37,650 – $46,880
25%5 – 9 years12$46,880 – $59,180
25%10 – 14 years12$59,180 – $60,060
15%15 – 20 years8$59,180 – $78,920
10%20+ years5Above $78,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $58,550, El Centro Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($116,010), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,650).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,400).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$116,010
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,650
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,550
Social Workers$50,400
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for El Centro Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in El Centro is 50.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,550 per year or $28.15 per hour in El Centro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in El Centro Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $62,674 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in El Centro are School Psychologists($116,010), Substance Abuse Counselors($58,650), Marriage and Family Therapists($58,550).


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