Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 1,400.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade earn an average of $62,660 per year or $30.12 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 3%.

Rankings for Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade

  • Ranks #8 in California for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #37 in the nation for salary and #29 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $62,660 or $30.12 per hour which is 5% more than the California average salary of $59,320.

AverageSacramento–Roseville–Arden-ArcadeCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.12$28.525.61%
Annual Salary$62,660$59,3205.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $62,660 or $30.12 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSacramento–Roseville–Arden-ArcadeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.12$28.694.98%
Annual Salary$62,660$59,6605.03%
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 Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade earns an average annual salary of $59,057 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 6% higher than the California average, which means Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade 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.
  • Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade average salary is $62,660.
  • Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,057.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade$62,660106.10%$59,057
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 Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $40,870 and $76,640 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 $102,540, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $37,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year140Under $37,960
15%2 – 4 years210$37,960 – $40,870
25%5 – 9 years350$40,870 – $52,120
25%10 – 14 years350$52,120 – $76,640
15%15 – 20 years210$52,120 – $102,540
10%20+ years140Above $102,540
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 $62,660, Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($128,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($119,240), Psychology Teachers ($110,970), Health Care Social Workers ($91,270), and School Psychologists ($90,780).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($60,900), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,960).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$128,960
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$119,240
Psychology Teachers$110,970
Health Care Social Workers$91,270
School Psychologists$90,780
Marriage and Family Therapists$62,660
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,960
Social Workers$60,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 1,400.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $62,660 per year or $30.12 per hour in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $59,057 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade are Forensic Psychologists($128,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($119,240), Psychology Teachers($110,970).


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