Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Clarksville is 50.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Clarksville earn an average of $46,640 per year or $22.42 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Clarksville is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Clarksville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Clarksville

  • Ranks #1 in Tennessee for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #118 in the nation for salary and #324 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #103 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Clarksville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,640 or $22.42 per hour which is 7% more than the Tennessee average salary of $43,560.

AverageClarksvilleTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.42$20.947.07%
Annual Salary$46,640$43,5607.07%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Clarksville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,640 or $22.42 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageClarksvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.42$28.69-21.85%
Annual Salary$46,640$59,660-21.82%
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 Clarksville earns an average annual salary of $51,394 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $43,560. per year.

Cost-of-living in Clarksville is 9% less than the Tennessee average, which means Clarksville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $43,560.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,271.
  • Clarksville average salary is $46,640.
  • Clarksville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,394.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Clarksville$46,64090.75%$51,394
Tennessee$43,56092.15%$47,271
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 Clarksville, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $34,590 and $46,060 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 $78,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $34,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $34,590
15%2 – 4 years8$34,590 – $34,590
25%5 – 9 years12$34,590 – $35,570
25%10 – 14 years12$35,570 – $46,060
15%15 – 20 years8$35,570 – $78,870
10%20+ years5Above $78,870
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 $46,640, Clarksville Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($89,410).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,640), Social Workers ($42,970), and Health Care Social Workers ($44,030).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$89,410
Marriage and Family Therapists$46,640
Health Care Social Workers$44,030
Social Workers$42,970
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Clarksville Marriage and Family Therapists

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

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,640 per year or $22.42 per hour in Clarksville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Clarksville Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $51,394 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Clarksville are School Psychologists($89,410), Marriage and Family Therapists($46,640), Health Care Social Workers($44,030).


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