Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Reading is 140.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Reading earn an average of $55,430 per year or $26.65 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Reading is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Reading is less than 1%.

Rankings for Reading

  • Ranks #3 in Pennsylvania for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #77 in the nation for salary and #105 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #56 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Reading Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,430 or $26.65 per hour which is 8% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $51,260.

AverageReadingPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.65$24.658.11%
Annual Salary$55,430$51,2608.13%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Reading Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,430 or $26.65 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageReadingU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.65$28.69-7.11%
Annual Salary$55,430$59,660-7.09%
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 Reading earns an average annual salary of $56,544 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $51,260. per year.

Cost-of-living in Reading is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Reading 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.
  • Reading average salary is $55,430.
  • Reading cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,544.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Reading$55,43098.03%$56,544
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 Reading, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $38,850 and $61,360 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, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $29,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $29,260
15%2 – 4 years21$29,260 – $38,850
25%5 – 9 years35$38,850 – $49,360
25%10 – 14 years35$49,360 – $61,360
15%15 – 20 years21$49,360 – $95,790
10%20+ years14Above $95,790
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 $55,430, Reading Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($83,650), Psychology Teachers ($82,630), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($71,390), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,150).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,920), and Social Workers ($47,000).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$83,650
Psychology Teachers$82,630
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$71,390
Health Care Social Workers$58,150
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,430
Social Workers$47,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Reading Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Reading is 140.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $55,430 per year or $26.65 per hour in Reading.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Reading Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $56,544 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Reading are School Psychologists($83,650), Psychology Teachers($82,630), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($71,390).


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