Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Asheville is 40.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Asheville earn an average of $47,850 per year or $23.01 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Asheville is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Asheville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Asheville

  • Ranks #4 in North Carolina for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #114 in the nation for salary and #277 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #115 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Asheville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $47,850 or $23.01 per hour which is 2% more than the North Carolina average salary of $46,900.

AverageAshevilleNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.01$22.552.04%
Annual Salary$47,850$46,9002.03%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Asheville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $47,850 or $23.01 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageAshevilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.01$28.69-19.80%
Annual Salary$47,850$59,660-19.80%
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 Asheville earns an average annual salary of $51,960 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $46,900. per year.

Cost-of-living in Asheville is 8% less than the North Carolina average, which means Asheville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.

  • North Carolina average salary is $46,900.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,067.
  • Asheville average salary is $47,850.
  • Asheville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,960.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Asheville$47,85092.09%$51,960
North Carolina$46,90091.84%$51,067
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 Asheville, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $38,830 and $49,340 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 $80,460, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $38,090, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $38,090
15%2 – 4 years6$38,090 – $38,830
25%5 – 9 years10$38,830 – $44,310
25%10 – 14 years10$44,310 – $49,340
15%15 – 20 years6$44,310 – $80,460
10%20+ years4Above $80,460
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 $47,850, Asheville Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,130), Psychology Teachers ($66,690), Health Care Social Workers ($60,030), School Psychologists ($56,800), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,680), and Social Workers ($48,640).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,130
Psychology Teachers$66,690
Health Care Social Workers$60,030
School Psychologists$56,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,680
Social Workers$48,640
Marriage and Family Therapists$47,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Asheville Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Asheville is 40.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $47,850 per year or $23.01 per hour in Asheville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Asheville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $51,960 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Asheville are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,130), Psychology Teachers($66,690), Health Care Social Workers($60,030).


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