Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 420.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson earn an average of $57,180 per year or $27.49 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maryland Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 48%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 1%.

Rankings for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

  • Ranks #2 in Maryland for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Maryland for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #67 in the nation for salary and #33 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #19 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maryland

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $57,180 or $27.49 per hour which is almost same as Maryland average salary of $56,840.

AverageBaltimore-Columbia-TowsonMaryland% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.49$27.330.59%
Annual Salary$57,180$56,8400.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $57,180 or $27.49 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageBaltimore-Columbia-TowsonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.49$28.69-4.18%
Annual Salary$57,180$59,660-4.16%
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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson earns an average annual salary of $54,245 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $56,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 5% higher than the Maryland average, which means Baltimore-Columbia-Towson residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maryland average.

  • Maryland average salary is $56,840.
  • Maryland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,386.
  • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson average salary is $57,180.
  • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,245.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$57,180105.41%$54,245
Maryland$56,840106.47%$53,386
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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $42,510 and $61,480 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 $80,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $35,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year42Under $35,180
15%2 – 4 years63$35,180 – $42,510
25%5 – 9 years105$42,510 – $54,730
25%10 – 14 years105$54,730 – $61,480
15%15 – 20 years63$54,730 – $80,580
10%20+ years42Above $80,580
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 $57,180, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($112,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($90,860), School Psychologists ($86,030), Psychology Teachers ($80,940), Health Care Social Workers ($64,060), and Social Workers ($63,150).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,670).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$112,960
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$90,860
School Psychologists$86,030
Psychology Teachers$80,940
Health Care Social Workers$64,060
Social Workers$63,150
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,180
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 420.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $57,180 per year or $27.49 per hour in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $54,245 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson are Forensic Psychologists($112,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($90,860), School Psychologists($86,030).


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