Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $55,050 per year or $26.47 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Minnesota for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #80 in the nation for salary and #395 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #86 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,050 or $26.47 per hour which is 19% less than the Minnesota average salary of $68,660.

AverageSouthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.47$33.01-19.81%
Annual Salary$55,050$68,660-19.82%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,050 or $26.47 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSouthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.47$28.69-7.74%
Annual Salary$55,050$59,660-7.73%
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 Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $62,133 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $68,660. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Southwest 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.
  • Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $55,050.
  • Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,133.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$55,05088.60%$62,133
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 Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $38,520 and $62,870 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 $76,740, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $38,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $38,520
15%2 – 4 years10$38,520 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years18$38,520 – $49,340
25%10 – 14 years18$49,340 – $62,870
15%15 – 20 years10$49,340 – $76,740
10%20+ years7Above $76,740
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 $55,050, Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($74,060), Health Care Social Workers ($59,610), and Social Workers ($58,080).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,320).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$74,060
Health Care Social Workers$59,610
Social Workers$58,080
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,050
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,050 per year or $26.47 per hour in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $62,133 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($74,060), Health Care Social Workers($59,610), Social Workers($58,080).


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