2023 Salary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists in North Dakota

Salary Report for North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapists

North Dakota Rankings

Compare North Dakota to U.S.

North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $50,980 which is 14% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

Type	North Dakota	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$24.51	$28.69	-14.57%
Average Annual Salary	$50,980	$59,660	-14.55%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In North Dakota, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $47,280 and $59,580 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 $60,990, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $38,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	8	Under $38,430
15%	2 – 4 years	12	$38,430 – $47,280
25%	5 – 9 years	20	$47,280 – $48,540
25%	10 – 14 years	20	$48,540 – $59,580
15%	15 – 20 years	12	$48,540 – $60,990
10%	20+ years	8	Above $60,990

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in North Dakota psychologists earn about $55,389 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

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

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $50,980, North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($112,160), Forensic Psychologists ($92,820), Psychology Teachers ($85,420), School Psychologists ($68,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,880), Social Workers ($59,390), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,580).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$112,160
Forensic Psychologists	$92,820
Psychology Teachers	$85,420
School Psychologists	$68,730
Substance Abuse Counselors	$59,880
Social Workers	$59,390
Health Care Social Workers	$55,580
Marriage and Family Therapists	$50,980

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in North Dakota the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (920), Social Workers (810) and Health Care Social Workers (450).

The three professions in North Dakota needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (23.1%), Substance Abuse Counselors (19.5%) and Forensic Psychologists (14.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	770	920	19.5%	90
Social Workers	720	810	12.5%	80
Health Care Social Workers	410	450	9.8%	40
Marriage and Family Therapists	130	160	23.1%	20
Psychology Teachers	90	90	0%	10
Forensic Psychologists	70	80	14.3%	10

Salaries Ranked by North Dakota Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in North Dakota is $50,980. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most is Fargo ($60,710).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary is Fargo ($64,585).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Marriage and Family Therapists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Marriage and Family Therapists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Fargo	$60,710	$64,585	$3,875

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