2023 Salary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists in Pennsylvania

Salary Report for Pennsylvania Marriage and Family Therapists

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Compare Pennsylvania to U.S.

Pennsylvania Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $51,260 which is 14% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

Type	Pennsylvania	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$24.65	$28.69	-14.08%
Average Annual Salary	$51,260	$59,660	-14.08%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Pennsylvania, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $38,830 and $60,300 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 $77,170, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $36,210, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	147	Under $36,210
15%	2 – 4 years	220	$36,210 – $38,830
25%	5 – 9 years	368	$38,830 – $47,380
25%	10 – 14 years	368	$47,380 – $60,300
15%	15 – 20 years	220	$47,380 – $77,170
10%	20+ years	147	Above $77,170

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Pennsylvania psychologists earn about $52,542 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in Pennsylvania is 2% less than the national average, which means Pennsylvania 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 $51,260, Pennsylvania Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($100,290), Psychology Teachers ($88,340), School Psychologists ($80,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($77,140), and Health Care Social Workers ($61,990).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,390), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,480).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$100,290
Psychology Teachers	$88,340
School Psychologists	$80,280
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$77,140
Health Care Social Workers	$61,990
Marriage and Family Therapists	$51,260
Substance Abuse Counselors	$49,480
Social Workers	$49,390

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Pennsylvania the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (27,640), Social Workers (22,440) and Health Care Social Workers (8,380).

The three professions in Pennsylvania needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.6%) and Health Care Social Workers (11.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	23,260	27,640	18.8%	2,770
Social Workers	20,600	22,440	8.9%	2,150
Health Care Social Workers	7,530	8,380	11.3%	810
Marriage and Family Therapists	2,300	2,590	12.6%	250
Psychology Teachers	2,200	2,360	7.3%	220
Forensic Psychologists	550	560	1.8%	40
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	170	170	0%	10

Salaries Ranked by Pennsylvania Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Pennsylvania is $51,260. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ($72,060), Harrisburg-Carlisle ($55,940) and Reading ($55,430).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ($70,474), Harrisburg-Carlisle ($57,981) and Reading ($56,544).

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
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$72,060	$70,474	$-1,586
Harrisburg-Carlisle	$55,940	$57,981	$2,041
Reading	$55,430	$56,544	$1,114
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton	$50,160	$53,924	$3,764
York-Hanover	$49,550	$50,972	$1,422
Pittsburgh	$49,420	$51,651	$2,231
Altoona	$46,460	$51,536	$5,076
Western Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area	$46,370	$51,851	$5,481

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