Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Altoona is 50.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Altoona earn an average of $46,460 per year or $22.34 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Altoona is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Altoona is less than 1%.

Rankings for Altoona

  • Ranks #7 in Pennsylvania for salary and #17 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #120 in the nation for salary and #339 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #100 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Altoona Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,460 or $22.34 per hour which is 9% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $51,260.

AverageAltoonaPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.34$24.65-9.37%
Annual Salary$46,460$51,260-9.36%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Altoona Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,460 or $22.34 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageAltoonaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.34$28.69-22.13%
Annual Salary$46,460$59,660-22.13%
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 Altoona earns an average annual salary of $51,536 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $51,260. per year.

Cost-of-living in Altoona is 10% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Altoona residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $51,260.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,542.
  • Altoona average salary is $46,460.
  • Altoona cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,536.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Altoona$46,46090.15%$51,536
Pennsylvania$51,26097.56%$52,542
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 Altoona, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $36,000 and $55,680 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 $61,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $27,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $27,110
15%2 – 4 years8$27,110 – $36,000
25%5 – 9 years12$36,000 – $43,690
25%10 – 14 years12$43,690 – $55,680
15%15 – 20 years8$43,690 – $61,630
10%20+ years5Above $61,630
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 $46,460, Altoona Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,300), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,310).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($40,430), and Social Workers ($42,880).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,300
Health Care Social Workers$57,310
Marriage and Family Therapists$46,460
Social Workers$42,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$40,430
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Altoona Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Altoona is 50.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,460 per year or $22.34 per hour in Altoona.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Altoona Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $51,536 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Altoona are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($76,300), Health Care Social Workers($57,310), Marriage and Family Therapists($46,460).


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