Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua is 610.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua earn an average of $53,360 per year or $25.65 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua is 69%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua is 1%.

Rankings for Boston-Cambridge-Nashua

  • Ranks #2 in Massachusetts for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #91 in the nation for salary and #21 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $53,360 or $25.65 per hour which is 1% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $53,940.

AverageBoston-Cambridge-NashuaMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.65$25.93-1.08%
Annual Salary$53,360$53,940-1.08%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $53,360 or $25.65 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageBoston-Cambridge-NashuaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.65$28.69-10.60%
Annual Salary$53,360$59,660-10.56%
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 Boston-Cambridge-Nashua earns an average annual salary of $49,085 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $53,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Boston-Cambridge-Nashua residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.

  • Massachusetts average salary is $53,940.
  • Massachusetts cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,205.
  • Boston-Cambridge-Nashua average salary is $53,360.
  • Boston-Cambridge-Nashua cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,085.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua$53,360108.71%$49,085
Massachusetts$53,940107.44%$50,205
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 Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $47,130 and $61,620 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 $38,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year61Under $38,710
15%2 – 4 years92$38,710 – $47,130
25%5 – 9 years152$47,130 – $49,650
25%10 – 14 years152$49,650 – $61,620
15%15 – 20 years92$49,650 – $80,580
10%20+ years61Above $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 $53,360, Boston-Cambridge-Nashua Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($101,560), Forensic Psychologists ($98,590), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($95,390), School Psychologists ($94,800), Health Care Social Workers ($66,440), Social Workers ($60,520), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,570).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$101,560
Forensic Psychologists$98,590
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,390
School Psychologists$94,800
Health Care Social Workers$66,440
Social Workers$60,520
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,570
Marriage and Family Therapists$53,360
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Boston-Cambridge-Nashua Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua is 610.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $53,360 per year or $25.65 per hour in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $49,085 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua are Psychology Teachers($101,560), Forensic Psychologists($98,590), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($95,390).


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