Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Salisbury is 70.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Salisbury earn an average of $54,590 per year or $26.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maryland Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Salisbury is 8%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Salisbury is less than 1%.

Rankings for Salisbury

  • Ranks #3 in Maryland for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Maryland for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #84 in the nation for salary and #269 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #82 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maryland

Salisbury Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $54,590 or $26.25 per hour which is 3% less than the Maryland average salary of $56,840.

AverageSalisburyMaryland% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.25$27.33-3.95%
Annual Salary$54,590$56,840-3.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Salisbury Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $54,590 or $26.25 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSalisburyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.25$28.69-8.50%
Annual Salary$54,590$59,660-8.50%
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 Salisbury earns an average annual salary of $59,228 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $56,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Salisbury is 8% less than the Maryland average, which means Salisbury residents have an overall less 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.
  • Salisbury average salary is $54,590.
  • Salisbury cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,228.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Salisbury$54,59092.17%$59,228
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 Salisbury, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $49,130 and $58,970 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 $62,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $38,660, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $38,660
15%2 – 4 years10$38,660 – $49,130
25%5 – 9 years18$49,130 – $50,500
25%10 – 14 years18$50,500 – $58,970
15%15 – 20 years10$50,500 – $62,670
10%20+ years7Above $62,670
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 $54,590, Salisbury Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($71,140), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,810).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,270), and Social Workers ($47,030).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$71,140
Health Care Social Workers$55,810
Marriage and Family Therapists$54,590
Social Workers$47,030
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Salisbury Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Salisbury is 70.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $54,590 per year or $26.25 per hour in Salisbury.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Salisbury Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $59,228 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Salisbury are School Psychologists($71,140), Health Care Social Workers($55,810), Marriage and Family Therapists($54,590).


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