Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Santa Rosa is 310.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Santa Rosa earn an average of $70,480 per year or $33.89 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Santa Rosa is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Santa Rosa is 1%.

Rankings for Santa Rosa

  • Ranks #4 in California for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #18 in the nation for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #28 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Santa Rosa Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $70,480 or $33.89 per hour which is 18% more than the California average salary of $59,320.

AverageSanta RosaCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$33.89$28.5218.83%
Annual Salary$70,480$59,32018.81%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Santa Rosa Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $70,480 or $33.89 per hour which is 18% more than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSanta RosaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$33.89$28.6918.12%
Annual Salary$70,480$59,66018.14%
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 Santa Rosa earns an average annual salary of $64,166 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Santa Rosa is 10% higher than the California average, which means Santa Rosa 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.
  • Santa Rosa average salary is $70,480.
  • Santa Rosa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,166.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Santa Rosa$70,480109.84%$64,166
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 Santa Rosa, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $44,440 and $102,540 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 $122,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $39,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year31Under $39,000
15%2 – 4 years46$39,000 – $44,440
25%5 – 9 years78$44,440 – $63,340
25%10 – 14 years78$63,340 – $102,540
15%15 – 20 years46$63,340 – $122,870
10%20+ years31Above $122,870
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 $70,480, Santa Rosa Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,400), School Psychologists ($112,230), and Health Care Social Workers ($100,890).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($56,970), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,110).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,400
School Psychologists$112,230
Health Care Social Workers$100,890
Marriage and Family Therapists$70,480
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,110
Social Workers$56,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Santa Rosa Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Santa Rosa is 310.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $70,480 per year or $33.89 per hour in Santa Rosa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Santa Rosa Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $64,166 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Santa Rosa are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($116,400), School Psychologists($112,230), Health Care Social Workers($100,890).


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