Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Jacksonville is 220.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Jacksonville earn an average of $41,740 per year or $20.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Jacksonville is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Jacksonville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Jacksonville

  • Ranks #9 in Florida for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #136 in the nation for salary and #138 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #36 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

Jacksonville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $41,740 or $20.07 per hour which is 10% less than the Florida average salary of $46,410.

AverageJacksonvilleFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.07$22.31-10.04%
Annual Salary$41,740$46,410-10.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Jacksonville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $41,740 or $20.07 per hour which is 30% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageJacksonvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.07$28.69-30.05%
Annual Salary$41,740$59,660-30.04%
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 Jacksonville earns an average annual salary of $43,335 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $46,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Jacksonville is 4% less than the Florida average, which means Jacksonville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Florida average.

  • Florida average salary is $46,410.
  • Florida cost-of-living adjusted salary is $46,083.
  • Jacksonville average salary is $41,740.
  • Jacksonville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $43,335.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Jacksonville$41,74096.32%$43,335
Florida$46,410100.71%$46,083
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 Jacksonville, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $37,060 and $46,610 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 $49,340, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $34,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $34,800
15%2 – 4 years33$34,800 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years55$37,060 – $38,850
25%10 – 14 years55$38,850 – $46,610
15%15 – 20 years33$38,850 – $49,340
10%20+ years22Above $49,340
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 $41,740, Jacksonville Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($114,600), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($89,630), School Psychologists ($63,450), Health Care Social Workers ($56,840), Social Workers ($46,410), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$114,600
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$89,630
School Psychologists$63,450
Health Care Social Workers$56,840
Social Workers$46,410
Substance Abuse Counselors$45,830
Marriage and Family Therapists$41,740
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Jacksonville Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Jacksonville is 220.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $41,740 per year or $20.07 per hour in Jacksonville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Jacksonville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $43,335 per year or $21 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Jacksonville are Forensic Psychologists($114,600), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($89,630), School Psychologists($63,450).


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