Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in St. Louis is 250.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in St. Louis earn an average of $51,310 per year or $24.67 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Marriage and Family Therapists who work in St. Louis is 66%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in St. Louis is less than 1%.

Rankings for St. Louis

  • Ranks #1 in Missouri for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Missouri for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #98 in the nation for salary and #157 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #31 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Missouri

St. Louis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $51,310 or $24.67 per hour which is 7% more than the Missouri average salary of $47,930.

AverageSt. LouisMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.67$23.047.07%
Annual Salary$51,310$47,9307.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

St. Louis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $51,310 or $24.67 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSt. LouisU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.67$28.69-14.01%
Annual Salary$51,310$59,660-14.00%
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. Louis earns an average annual salary of $53,610 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $47,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in St. Louis is 4% less than the Missouri average, which means St. Louis residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.

  • Missouri average salary is $47,930.
  • Missouri cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,822.
  • St. Louis average salary is $51,310.
  • St. Louis cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,610.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
St. Louis$51,31095.71%$53,610
Missouri$47,93092.49%$51,822
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. Louis, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $40,730 and $54,420 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 $74,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $37,450, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year25Under $37,450
15%2 – 4 years38$37,450 – $40,730
25%5 – 9 years62$40,730 – $47,540
25%10 – 14 years62$47,540 – $54,420
15%15 – 20 years38$47,540 – $74,550
10%20+ years25Above $74,550
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 $51,310, St. Louis Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($96,990), Psychology Teachers ($89,820), School Psychologists ($76,880), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,350), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,270).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,090), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,290).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$96,990
Psychology Teachers$89,820
School Psychologists$76,880
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,350
Health Care Social Workers$52,270
Marriage and Family Therapists$51,310
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,290
Social Workers$45,090
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for St. Louis Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in St. Louis is 250.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $51,310 per year or $24.67 per hour in St. Louis.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in St. Louis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $53,610 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in St. Louis are Forensic Psychologists($96,990), Psychology Teachers($89,820), School Psychologists($76,880).


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