Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 1,360.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington earn an average of $72,060 per year or $34.65 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 93%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 2%.

Rankings for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

  • Ranks #1 in Pennsylvania for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #16 in the nation for salary and #56 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $72,060 or $34.65 per hour which is 40% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $51,260.

AveragePhiladelphia-Camden-WilmingtonPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.65$24.6540.57%
Annual Salary$72,060$51,26040.58%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $72,060 or $34.65 per hour which is 20% more than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AveragePhiladelphia-Camden-WilmingtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.65$28.6920.77%
Annual Salary$72,060$59,66020.78%
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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington earns an average annual salary of $70,474 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $51,260. per year.

Cost-of-living in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average, which means Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington residents have an overall higher 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.
  • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington average salary is $72,060.
  • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,474.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$72,060102.25%$70,474
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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $57,300 and $97,460 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 $98,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $44,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year136Under $44,830
15%2 – 4 years204$44,830 – $57,300
25%5 – 9 years340$57,300 – $65,800
25%10 – 14 years340$65,800 – $97,460
15%15 – 20 years204$65,800 – $98,470
10%20+ years136Above $98,470
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 $72,060, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($102,980), Psychology Teachers ($90,210), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,880), and School Psychologists ($85,340).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,750), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,770), and Health Care Social Workers ($64,820).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$102,980
Psychology Teachers$90,210
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,880
School Psychologists$85,340
Marriage and Family Therapists$72,060
Health Care Social Workers$64,820
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,770
Social Workers$52,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 1,360.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $72,060 per year or $34.65 per hour in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $70,474 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington are Forensic Psychologists($102,980), Psychology Teachers($90,210), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($87,880).


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