2023 Salary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists in Indiana

Salary Report for Indiana Marriage and Family Therapists

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Compare Indiana to U.S.

Indiana Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $52,340 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

Type	Indiana	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$25.17	$28.69	-12.27%
Average Annual Salary	$52,340	$59,660	-12.27%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Indiana, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $43,570 and $59,910 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 $62,870, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $35,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	102	Under $35,270
15%	2 – 4 years	153	$35,270 – $43,570
25%	5 – 9 years	255	$43,570 – $48,690
25%	10 – 14 years	255	$48,690 – $59,910
15%	15 – 20 years	153	$48,690 – $62,870
10%	20+ years	102	Above $62,870

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Indiana psychologists earn about $56,584 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in Indiana is 8% less than the national average, which means Indiana residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $52,340, Indiana Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($92,690), Forensic Psychologists ($86,730), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,250), School Psychologists ($67,320), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,460).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,520), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,760).

Title	Annual Salary
Psychology Teachers	$92,690
Forensic Psychologists	$86,730
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$79,250
School Psychologists	$67,320
Health Care Social Workers	$56,460
Marriage and Family Therapists	$52,340
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,760
Social Workers	$45,520

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Indiana the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (8,600), Substance Abuse Counselors (8,500) and Health Care Social Workers (4,520).

The three professions in Indiana needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21.4%), Marriage and Family Therapists (18.1%) and Health Care Social Workers (12.4%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	7,790	8,600	10.4%	830
Substance Abuse Counselors	7,000	8,500	21.4%	860
Health Care Social Workers	4,020	4,520	12.4%	440
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,160	1,370	18.1%	140
Forensic Psychologists	970	1,020	5.2%	70
Psychology Teachers	500	550	10%	50

Salaries Ranked by Indiana Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Indiana is $52,340. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson ($57,470), Fort Wayne ($53,960) and Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($48,500).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson ($60,680), Fort Wayne ($58,915) and Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($55,089).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Marriage and Family Therapists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Marriage and Family Therapists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson	$57,470	$60,680	$3,210
Fort Wayne	$53,960	$58,915	$4,955
Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area	$48,500	$55,089	$6,589
Northern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area	$47,100	$53,498	$6,398
South Bend-Mishawaka	$47,020	$51,259	$4,239
Evansville	$44,110	$49,000	$4,890

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