Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Oklahoma City is 390.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Oklahoma City earn an average of $61,590 per year or $29.61 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Oklahoma City is 47%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Oklahoma City is 1%.

Rankings for Oklahoma City

  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #39 in the nation for salary and #209 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #20 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $61,590 or $29.61 per hour which is 5% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $58,210.

AverageOklahoma CityOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.61$27.995.79%
Annual Salary$61,590$58,2105.81%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Oklahoma City Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $61,590 or $29.61 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageOklahoma CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.61$28.693.21%
Annual Salary$61,590$59,6603.23%
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 Oklahoma City earns an average annual salary of $65,682 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $58,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Oklahoma City is 6% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Oklahoma City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.

  • Oklahoma average salary is $58,210.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,743.
  • Oklahoma City average salary is $61,590.
  • Oklahoma City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,682.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Oklahoma City$61,59093.77%$65,682
Oklahoma$58,21091.32%$63,743
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 Oklahoma City, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $46,760 and $62,320 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 $109,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated 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.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year39Under $37,060
15%2 – 4 years58$37,060 – $46,760
25%5 – 9 years98$46,760 – $59,910
25%10 – 14 years98$59,910 – $62,320
15%15 – 20 years58$59,910 – $109,550
10%20+ years39Above $109,550
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 $61,590, Oklahoma City Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($91,480), School Psychologists ($66,140), Psychology Teachers ($65,010), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($63,160).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,490), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,090), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,620).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$91,480
School Psychologists$66,140
Psychology Teachers$65,010
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$63,160
Marriage and Family Therapists$61,590
Health Care Social Workers$54,620
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,090
Social Workers$43,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Oklahoma City Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Oklahoma City is 390.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $61,590 per year or $29.61 per hour in Oklahoma City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Oklahoma City Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $65,682 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Oklahoma City are Forensic Psychologists($91,480), School Psychologists($66,140), Psychology Teachers($65,010).


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