2023 Salary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists in Tennessee

Salary Report for Tennessee Marriage and Family Therapists

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Compare Tennessee to U.S.

Tennessee Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $43,560 which is 26% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

Type	Tennessee	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$20.94	$28.69	-27.01%
Average Annual Salary	$43,560	$59,660	-26.99%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Tennessee, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $36,940 and $48,560 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 $50,910, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	134	Under $30,640
15%	2 – 4 years	201	$30,640 – $36,940
25%	5 – 9 years	335	$36,940 – $38,520
25%	10 – 14 years	335	$38,520 – $48,560
15%	15 – 20 years	201	$38,520 – $50,910
10%	20+ years	134	Above $50,910

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Tennessee psychologists earn about $47,271 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in Tennessee is 8% less than the national average, which means Tennessee 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 $43,560, Tennessee Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,560), Psychology Teachers ($78,840), School Psychologists ($67,420), Health Care Social Workers ($52,920), and Social Workers ($46,280).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,210).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$108,560
Psychology Teachers	$78,840
School Psychologists	$67,420
Health Care Social Workers	$52,920
Social Workers	$46,280
Marriage and Family Therapists	$43,560
Substance Abuse Counselors	$42,210

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Tennessee the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Health Care Social Workers (6,640), Social Workers (6,520) and Substance Abuse Counselors (4,940).

The three professions in Tennessee needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (35%), Psychology Teachers (29.5%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (25.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	5,930	6,520	9.9%	630
Health Care Social Workers	5,400	6,640	23%	670
Substance Abuse Counselors	3,660	4,940	35%	520
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,190	1,490	25.2%	150
Psychology Teachers	950	1,230	29.5%	130
Forensic Psychologists	940	960	2.1%	70
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	60	60	0%	0

Salaries Ranked by Tennessee Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Tennessee is $43,560. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Clarksville ($46,640), Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin ($46,470) and Memphis ($44,100).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Clarksville ($51,394), Jackson ($50,642) and West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area ($50,407).

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
Clarksville	$46,640	$51,394	$4,754
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin	$46,470	$47,917	$1,447
Memphis	$44,100	$47,563	$3,463
West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area	$43,350	$50,407	$7,057
Jackson	$42,590	$50,642	$8,052
Knoxville	$41,460	$45,232	$3,772
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol	$41,320	$47,456	$6,136
Chattanooga	$40,220	$43,703	$3,483
North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area	$39,110	$45,477	$6,367

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