Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 290.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia earn an average of $47,560 per year or $22.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 36%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 1%.

Rankings for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia

  • Ranks #5 in North Carolina for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #115 in the nation for salary and #185 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #29 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $47,560 or $22.86 per hour which is 1% more than the North Carolina average salary of $46,900.

AverageCharlotte-Concord-GastoniaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.86$22.551.37%
Annual Salary$47,560$46,9001.41%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $47,560 or $22.86 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageCharlotte-Concord-GastoniaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.86$28.69-20.32%
Annual Salary$47,560$59,660-20.28%
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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia earns an average annual salary of $50,285 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $46,900. per year.

Cost-of-living in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 5% less than the North Carolina average, which means Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia 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.
  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia average salary is $47,560.
  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,285.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$47,56094.58%$50,285
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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $38,760 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 $60,070, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $36,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year29Under $36,910
15%2 – 4 years44$36,910 – $38,760
25%5 – 9 years72$38,760 – $46,910
25%10 – 14 years72$46,910 – $49,340
15%15 – 20 years44$46,910 – $60,070
10%20+ years29Above $60,070
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 $47,560, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($109,930), Forensic Psychologists ($96,540), Psychology Teachers ($76,350), School Psychologists ($69,530), Health Care Social Workers ($62,040), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,660), and Social Workers ($53,420).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$109,930
Forensic Psychologists$96,540
Psychology Teachers$76,350
School Psychologists$69,530
Health Care Social Workers$62,040
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,660
Social Workers$53,420
Marriage and Family Therapists$47,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 290.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $47,560 per year or $22.86 per hour in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $50,285 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($109,930), Forensic Psychologists($96,540), Psychology Teachers($76,350).


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