Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 1,740.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario earn an average of $58,450 per year or $28.10 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 7%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 3%.

Rankings for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario

  • Ranks #15 in California for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #60 in the nation for salary and #42 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,450 or $28.10 per hour which is 1% less than the California average salary of $59,320.

AverageRiverside-San Bernardino-OntarioCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.10$28.52-1.47%
Annual Salary$58,450$59,320-1.47%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,450 or $28.10 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageRiverside-San Bernardino-OntarioU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.10$28.69-2.06%
Annual Salary$58,450$59,660-2.03%
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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario earns an average annual salary of $56,359 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 4% higher than the California average, which means Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario 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.
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario average salary is $58,450.
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,359.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$58,450103.71%$56,359
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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $38,640 and $76,670 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 $94,330, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $29,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year174Under $29,940
15%2 – 4 years261$29,940 – $38,640
25%5 – 9 years435$38,640 – $57,470
25%10 – 14 years435$57,470 – $76,670
15%15 – 20 years261$57,470 – $94,330
10%20+ years174Above $94,330
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 $58,450, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,500), Psychology Teachers ($112,060), Forensic Psychologists ($104,710), School Psychologists ($103,230), Health Care Social Workers ($75,270), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,870).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($57,920).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,500
Psychology Teachers$112,060
Forensic Psychologists$104,710
School Psychologists$103,230
Health Care Social Workers$75,270
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,870
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,450
Social Workers$57,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 1,740.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,450 per year or $28.10 per hour in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $56,359 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($116,500), Psychology Teachers($112,060), Forensic Psychologists($104,710).


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