Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $58,540 per year or $28.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kentucky Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Kentucky for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Kentucky for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #58 in the nation for salary and #478 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #116 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Kentucky

Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,540 or $28.14 per hour which is 2% more than the Kentucky average salary of $57,210.

AverageCentral Kentucky Nonmetropolitan AreaKentucky% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.14$27.512.29%
Annual Salary$58,540$57,2102.32%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,540 or $28.14 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageCentral Kentucky Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.14$28.69-1.92%
Annual Salary$58,540$59,660-1.88%
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 Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $68,054 which compares to the Kentucky average annual salary of $57,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Kentucky average, which means Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kentucky average.

  • Kentucky average salary is $57,210.
  • Kentucky cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,722.
  • Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $58,540.
  • Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $68,054.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area$58,54086.02%$68,054
Kentucky$57,21089.78%$63,722
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 Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $39,730 and $76,930 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 $76,930, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $38,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $38,830
15%2 – 4 years6$38,830 – $39,730
25%5 – 9 years10$39,730 – $49,610
25%10 – 14 years10$49,610 – $76,930
15%15 – 20 years6$49,610 – $76,930
10%20+ years4Above $76,930
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 $58,540, Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($64,210), and School Psychologists ($60,440).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,440), Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,740), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,810).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$64,210
School Psychologists$60,440
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,540
Health Care Social Workers$52,810
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,740
Social Workers$41,440
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,540 per year or $28.14 per hour in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $68,054 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($64,210), School Psychologists($60,440), Marriage and Family Therapists($58,540).


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