2023 Salary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists in Oregon

Salary Report for Oregon Marriage and Family Therapists

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Compare Oregon to U.S.

Oregon Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $59,300 which is 0% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

Type	Oregon	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$28.51	$28.69	-0.63%
Average Annual Salary	$59,300	$59,660	-0.60%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Oregon, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $48,560 and $61,480 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 $95,790, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $44,280, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	34	Under $44,280
15%	2 – 4 years	51	$44,280 – $48,560
25%	5 – 9 years	85	$48,560 – $49,650
25%	10 – 14 years	85	$49,650 – $61,480
15%	15 – 20 years	51	$49,650 – $95,790
10%	20+ years	34	Above $95,790

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Oregon psychologists earn about $57,786 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in Oregon is 3% higher than the national average, which means Oregon residents have an overall higher 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 $59,300, Oregon Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($126,230), Forensic Psychologists ($112,570), Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($110,840), Psychology Teachers ($98,920), School Psychologists ($86,640), Health Care Social Workers ($79,870), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,910).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($54,790).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$126,230
Forensic Psychologists	$112,570
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$110,840
Psychology Teachers	$98,920
School Psychologists	$86,640
Health Care Social Workers	$79,870
Substance Abuse Counselors	$59,910
Marriage and Family Therapists	$59,300
Social Workers	$54,790

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Oregon the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (7,940), Social Workers (4,890) and Health Care Social Workers (2,190).

The three professions in Oregon needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Industrial Organizational Psychologists (33.3%), Substance Abuse Counselors (26.8%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (25.7%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,260	7,940	26.8%	790
Social Workers	4,170	4,890	17.3%	460
Health Care Social Workers	1,900	2,190	15.3%	200
Marriage and Family Therapists	350	440	25.7%	40
Forensic Psychologists	260	290	11.5%	20
Psychology Teachers	240	270	12.5%	20
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	30	40	33.3%	0

Salaries Ranked by Oregon Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Oregon is $59,300. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ($58,120) and Eugene ($57,980).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Eugene ($58,044) and Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ($55,001).

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
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro	$58,120	$55,001	$-3,119
Eugene	$57,980	$58,044	$64

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