Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in St. Cloud is 50.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in St. Cloud earn an average of $58,920 per year or $28.33 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Marriage and Family Therapists who work in St. Cloud is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in St. Cloud is less than 1%.

Rankings for St. Cloud

  • Ranks #7 in Minnesota for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #52 in the nation for salary and #239 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #110 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

St. Cloud Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,920 or $28.33 per hour which is 14% less than the Minnesota average salary of $68,660.

AverageSt. CloudMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.33$33.01-14.18%
Annual Salary$58,920$68,660-14.19%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

St. Cloud Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,920 or $28.33 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSt. CloudU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.33$28.69-1.25%
Annual Salary$58,920$59,660-1.24%
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 St. Cloud earns an average annual salary of $63,437 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $68,660. per year.

Cost-of-living in St. Cloud is 7% less than the Minnesota average, which means St. Cloud 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.
  • St. Cloud average salary is $58,920.
  • St. Cloud cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,437.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
St. Cloud$58,92092.88%$63,437
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 St. Cloud, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $47,320 and $72,070 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 $89,720, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $37,220
15%2 – 4 years8$37,220 – $47,320
25%5 – 9 years12$47,320 – $60,300
25%10 – 14 years12$60,300 – $72,070
15%15 – 20 years8$60,300 – $89,720
10%20+ years5Above $89,720
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 $58,920, St. Cloud Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,880), and Psychology Teachers ($75,730).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,970), Health Care Social Workers ($57,530), and Social Workers ($58,580).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,880
Psychology Teachers$75,730
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,920
Social Workers$58,580
Health Care Social Workers$57,530
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for St. Cloud Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in St. Cloud is 50.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,920 per year or $28.33 per hour in St. Cloud.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in St. Cloud Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $63,437 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in St. Cloud are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($105,880), Psychology Teachers($75,730), Marriage and Family Therapists($58,920).


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