Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Harrisburg-Carlisle is 80.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Harrisburg-Carlisle earn an average of $55,940 per year or $26.89 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Harrisburg-Carlisle is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Harrisburg-Carlisle is less than 1%.

Rankings for Harrisburg-Carlisle

  • Ranks #2 in Pennsylvania for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #74 in the nation for salary and #136 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #80 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Harrisburg-Carlisle Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,940 or $26.89 per hour which is 9% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $51,260.

AverageHarrisburg-CarlislePennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.89$24.659.09%
Annual Salary$55,940$51,2609.13%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Harrisburg-Carlisle Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,940 or $26.89 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageHarrisburg-CarlisleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.89$28.69-6.27%
Annual Salary$55,940$59,660-6.24%
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 Harrisburg-Carlisle earns an average annual salary of $57,981 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $51,260. per year.

Cost-of-living in Harrisburg-Carlisle is 4% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Harrisburg-Carlisle 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.
  • Harrisburg-Carlisle average salary is $55,940.
  • Harrisburg-Carlisle cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,981.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Harrisburg-Carlisle$55,94096.48%$57,981
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 Harrisburg-Carlisle, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $39,080 and $77,470 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 $79,210, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $36,420, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $36,420
15%2 – 4 years12$36,420 – $39,080
25%5 – 9 years20$39,080 – $49,730
25%10 – 14 years20$49,730 – $77,470
15%15 – 20 years12$49,730 – $79,210
10%20+ years8Above $79,210
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 $55,940, Harrisburg-Carlisle Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($87,420), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($84,570), School Psychologists ($77,010), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,680).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,100), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,690).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$87,420
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$84,570
School Psychologists$77,010
Health Care Social Workers$62,680
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,940
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,690
Social Workers$51,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Harrisburg-Carlisle Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Harrisburg-Carlisle is 80.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,940 per year or $26.89 per hour in Harrisburg-Carlisle.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Harrisburg-Carlisle Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $57,981 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Harrisburg-Carlisle are Psychology Teachers($87,420), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($84,570), School Psychologists($77,010).


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