Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward is 2,400.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward earn an average of $72,550 per year or $34.88 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Marriage and Family Therapists who work in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward is 4%.

Rankings for San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward

  • Ranks #3 in California for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #15 in the nation for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $72,550 or $34.88 per hour which is 22% more than the California average salary of $59,320.

AverageSan Francisco-Oakland-HaywardCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.88$28.5222.30%
Annual Salary$72,550$59,32022.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $72,550 or $34.88 per hour which is 21% more than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSan Francisco-Oakland-HaywardU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.88$28.6921.58%
Annual Salary$72,550$59,66021.61%
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 San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward earns an average annual salary of $61,813 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward is 17% higher than the California average, which means San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward 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.
  • San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward average salary is $72,550.
  • San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,813.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward$72,550117.37%$61,813
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 San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $48,050 and $93,620 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 $123,430, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $43,870, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year240Under $43,870
15%2 – 4 years360$43,870 – $48,050
25%5 – 9 years600$48,050 – $60,740
25%10 – 14 years600$60,740 – $93,620
15%15 – 20 years360$60,740 – $123,430
10%20+ years240Above $123,430
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 $72,550, San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($129,880), Forensic Psychologists ($126,520), Psychology Teachers ($115,150), Health Care Social Workers ($98,340), School Psychologists ($90,640), and Social Workers ($72,750).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($65,370).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$129,880
Forensic Psychologists$126,520
Psychology Teachers$115,150
Health Care Social Workers$98,340
School Psychologists$90,640
Social Workers$72,750
Marriage and Family Therapists$72,550
Substance Abuse Counselors$65,370
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward is 2,400.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $72,550 per year or $34.88 per hour in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $61,813 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($129,880), Forensic Psychologists($126,520), Psychology Teachers($115,150).


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