Salary Report for Iowa Marriage and Family Therapists
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Compare Iowa to U.S.
Iowa Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $49,920 which is 16% less than the national average salary of $59,660.
Type | Iowa | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $24 | $28.69 | -16.35% |
Average Annual Salary | $49,920 | $59,660 | -16.33% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Iowa, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $42,730 and $61,140 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 $76,950, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.
Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $36,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 26 | Under $36,910 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 39 | $36,910 – $42,730 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 65 | $42,730 – $46,910 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 65 | $46,910 – $61,140 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 39 | $46,910 – $76,950 |
10% | 20+ years | 26 | Above $76,950 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Iowa psychologists earn about $54,827 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.
Cost-of-living in Iowa is 9% less than the national average, which means Iowa 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 $49,920, Iowa Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($106,200), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,070), Psychology Teachers ($90,930), School Psychologists ($67,710), Health Care Social Workers ($57,840), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,570), and Social Workers ($50,380).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Forensic Psychologists | $106,200 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $103,070 |
Psychology Teachers | $90,930 |
School Psychologists | $67,710 |
Health Care Social Workers | $57,840 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,570 |
Social Workers | $50,380 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,920 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Iowa the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (4,160), Social Workers (3,620) and Health Care Social Workers (1,430).
The three professions in Iowa needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (30.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (22.4%) and Social Workers (13.5%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Social Workers | 3,190 | 3,620 | 13.5% | 350 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | 3,180 | 4,160 | 30.8% | 430 |
Health Care Social Workers | 1,260 | 1,430 | 13.5% | 140 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 670 | 820 | 22.4% | 80 |
Psychology Teachers | 400 | 450 | 12.5% | 40 |
Forensic Psychologists | 110 | 110 | 0% | 10 |
Salaries Ranked by Iowa Cities
The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Iowa is $49,920. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Cedar Rapids ($54,040) and Des Moines-West Des Moines ($52,880).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Cedar Rapids ($59,594) and Des Moines-West Des Moines ($55,745).
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 |
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Cedar Rapids | $54,040 | $59,594 | $5,554 |
Des Moines-West Des Moines | $52,880 | $55,745 | $2,865 |
Salary FAQ for Iowa Marriage and Family Therapists
City and Rural Summaries
Cedar Rapids
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $54,040
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $59,594
Hourly Wage: $25.98
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.68
Cedar Rapids Salary Report
Des Moines-West Des Moines
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $52,880
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $55,745
Hourly Wage: $25
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.86
Des Moines-West Des Moines Salary Report
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