2023 Salary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists in Oklahoma

Salary Report for Oklahoma Marriage and Family Therapists

Oklahoma Rankings

Compare Oklahoma to U.S.

Oklahoma Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $58,210 which is 2% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

Type	Oklahoma	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$27.99	$28.69	-2.44%
Average Annual Salary	$58,210	$59,660	-2.43%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Oklahoma, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $42,540 and $61,400 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 $101,430, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $37,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	83	Under $37,060
15%	2 – 4 years	124	$37,060 – $42,540
25%	5 – 9 years	208	$42,540 – $55,660
25%	10 – 14 years	208	$55,660 – $61,400
15%	15 – 20 years	124	$55,660 – $101,430
10%	20+ years	83	Above $101,430

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Oklahoma psychologists earn about $63,743 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in Oklahoma is 9% less than the national average, which means Oklahoma 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 $58,210, Oklahoma Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,210), School Psychologists ($66,820), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($66,350), and Psychology Teachers ($60,930).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,580), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,270), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,820).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,210
School Psychologists	$66,820
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$66,350
Psychology Teachers	$60,930
Marriage and Family Therapists	$58,210
Health Care Social Workers	$52,820
Substance Abuse Counselors	$50,270
Social Workers	$43,580

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Oklahoma the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (5,930), Substance Abuse Counselors (5,160) and Health Care Social Workers (2,700).

The three professions in Oklahoma needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (24.9%), Health Care Social Workers (14.9%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (13.5%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	6,380	5,930	-7.1%	520
Substance Abuse Counselors	4,130	5,160	24.9%	530
Health Care Social Workers	2,350	2,700	14.9%	270
Marriage and Family Therapists	740	840	13.5%	80
Forensic Psychologists	390	390	0%	30
Psychology Teachers	310	330	6.5%	30

Salaries Ranked by Oklahoma Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Oklahoma is $58,210. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($64,030), Oklahoma City ($61,590) and Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($53,540).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($73,547), Oklahoma City ($65,682) and Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($61,498).

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
Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area	$64,030	$73,547	$9,517
Oklahoma City	$61,590	$65,682	$4,092
Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area	$53,540	$61,498	$7,958
Tulsa	$50,670	$54,543	$3,873

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