Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Louisville/Jefferson County is 120.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Louisville/Jefferson County earn an average of $52,890 per year or $25.43 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kentucky Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Louisville/Jefferson County is 30%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Louisville/Jefferson County is less than 1%.

Rankings for Louisville/Jefferson County

  • Ranks #4 in Kentucky for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Kentucky for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #92 in the nation for salary and #281 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #64 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $52,890 or $25.43 per hour which is 7% less than the Kentucky average salary of $57,210.

AverageLouisville/Jefferson CountyKentucky% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.43$27.51-7.56%
Annual Salary$52,890$57,210-7.55%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Louisville/Jefferson County Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $52,890 or $25.43 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageLouisville/Jefferson CountyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.43$28.69-11.36%
Annual Salary$52,890$59,660-11.35%
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 Louisville/Jefferson County earns an average annual salary of $57,545 which compares to the Kentucky average annual salary of $57,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Louisville/Jefferson County is 8% less than the Kentucky average, which means Louisville/Jefferson County 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.
  • Louisville/Jefferson County average salary is $52,890.
  • Louisville/Jefferson County cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,545.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Louisville/Jefferson County$52,89091.91%$57,545
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 Louisville/Jefferson County, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $40,280 and $60,540 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 $79,890, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years18$36,750 – $40,280
25%5 – 9 years30$40,280 – $47,040
25%10 – 14 years30$47,040 – $60,540
15%15 – 20 years18$47,040 – $79,890
10%20+ years12Above $79,890
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 $52,890, Louisville/Jefferson County Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,360), Forensic Psychologists ($101,850), School Psychologists ($82,150), Psychology Teachers ($64,820), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,080).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,170), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,200).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,360
Forensic Psychologists$101,850
School Psychologists$82,150
Psychology Teachers$64,820
Health Care Social Workers$58,080
Marriage and Family Therapists$52,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,200
Social Workers$47,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Louisville/Jefferson County Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Louisville/Jefferson County is 120.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $52,890 per year or $25.43 per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Louisville/Jefferson County Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $57,545 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Louisville/Jefferson County are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($105,360), Forensic Psychologists($101,850), School Psychologists($82,150).


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