Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $68,660 per year or $33.01 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Minnesota for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #21 in the nation for salary and #393 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #62 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $68,660 or $33.01 per hour which is almost same as Minnesota average salary of $68,660.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$33.01$33.010.00%
Annual Salary$68,660$68,6600.00%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $68,660 or $33.01 per hour which is 15% more than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$33.01$28.6915.06%
Annual Salary$68,660$59,66015.09%
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 Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $77,494 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $68,660. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.

  • Minnesota average salary is $68,660.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $69,621.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $68,660.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,494.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$68,66088.60%$77,494
Minnesota$68,66098.62%$69,621
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 Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $58,120 and $80,180 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 $95,790, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $45,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $45,650
15%2 – 4 years18$45,650 – $58,120
25%5 – 9 years30$58,120 – $61,330
25%10 – 14 years30$61,330 – $80,180
15%15 – 20 years18$61,330 – $95,790
10%20+ years12Above $95,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,000), Social Workers ($60,460), Health Care Social Workers ($63,950), and School Psychologists ($68,070).

TitleAnnual Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists$68,660
School Psychologists$68,070
Health Care Social Workers$63,950
Social Workers$60,460
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $68,660 per year or $33.01 per hour in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $77,494 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are Marriage and Family Therapists($68,660), School Psychologists($68,070), Health Care Social Workers($63,950).


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