Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Modesto is 330.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Modesto earn an average of $56,120 per year or $26.98 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Modesto is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Modesto is 1%.

Rankings for Modesto

  • Ranks #18 in California for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #70 in the nation for salary and #44 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #25 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Modesto Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $56,120 or $26.98 per hour which is 5% less than the California average salary of $59,320.

AverageModestoCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.98$28.52-5.40%
Annual Salary$56,120$59,320-5.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Modesto Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $56,120 or $26.98 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageModestoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.98$28.69-5.96%
Annual Salary$56,120$59,660-5.93%
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 Modesto earns an average annual salary of $54,639 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Modesto is 3% higher than the California average, which means Modesto residents have an overall higher 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.
  • Modesto average salary is $56,120.
  • Modesto cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,639.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Modesto$56,120102.71%$54,639
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 Modesto, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $38,520 and $62,040 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 $97,100, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $35,460, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year33Under $35,460
15%2 – 4 years50$35,460 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years82$38,520 – $47,750
25%10 – 14 years82$47,750 – $62,040
15%15 – 20 years50$47,750 – $97,100
10%20+ years33Above $97,100
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 $56,120, Modesto Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($113,440), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,240), Health Care Social Workers ($87,880), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,640).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,780).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$113,440
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$103,240
Health Care Social Workers$87,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$61,640
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,120
Social Workers$51,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Modesto Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Modesto is 330.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $56,120 per year or $26.98 per hour in Modesto.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Modesto Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $54,639 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Modesto are School Psychologists($113,440), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($103,240), Health Care Social Workers($87,880).


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