Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Durham-Chapel Hill is 90.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Durham-Chapel Hill earn an average of $48,650 per year or $23.39 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Durham-Chapel Hill is 11%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Durham-Chapel Hill is less than 1%.

Rankings for Durham-Chapel Hill

  • Ranks #2 in North Carolina for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #108 in the nation for salary and #205 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #72 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Durham-Chapel Hill Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $48,650 or $23.39 per hour which is 3% more than the North Carolina average salary of $46,900.

AverageDurham-Chapel HillNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.39$22.553.73%
Annual Salary$48,650$46,9003.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Durham-Chapel Hill Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $48,650 or $23.39 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageDurham-Chapel HillU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.39$28.69-18.47%
Annual Salary$48,650$59,660-18.45%
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 Durham-Chapel Hill earns an average annual salary of $51,849 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $46,900. per year.

Cost-of-living in Durham-Chapel Hill is 6% less than the North Carolina average, which means Durham-Chapel Hill 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.
  • Durham-Chapel Hill average salary is $48,650.
  • Durham-Chapel Hill cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,849.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Durham-Chapel Hill$48,65093.83%$51,849
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 Durham-Chapel Hill, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $39,700 and $48,960 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 $64,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $39,050, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $39,050
15%2 – 4 years14$39,050 – $39,700
25%5 – 9 years22$39,700 – $47,680
25%10 – 14 years22$47,680 – $48,960
15%15 – 20 years14$47,680 – $64,250
10%20+ years9Above $64,250
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 $48,650, Durham-Chapel Hill Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($102,000), Forensic Psychologists ($72,710), Health Care Social Workers ($66,560), School Psychologists ($66,520), Social Workers ($60,400), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,930).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,000
Forensic Psychologists$72,710
Health Care Social Workers$66,560
School Psychologists$66,520
Social Workers$60,400
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,930
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,650
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Durham-Chapel Hill Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Durham-Chapel Hill is 90.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $48,650 per year or $23.39 per hour in Durham-Chapel Hill.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Durham-Chapel Hill Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $51,849 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Durham-Chapel Hill are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($102,000), Forensic Psychologists($72,710), Health Care Social Workers($66,560).


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