Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Jackson is 50.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Jackson earn an average of $42,590 per year or $20.47 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Jackson is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Jackson is less than 1%.

Rankings for Jackson

  • Ranks #5 in Tennessee for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #133 in the nation for salary and #510 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #106 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Jackson Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $42,590 or $20.47 per hour which is 2% less than the Tennessee average salary of $43,560.

AverageJacksonTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.47$20.94-2.24%
Annual Salary$42,590$43,560-2.23%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Jackson Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $42,590 or $20.47 per hour which is 28% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageJacksonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.47$28.69-28.65%
Annual Salary$42,590$59,660-28.61%
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 Jackson earns an average annual salary of $50,642 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $43,560. per year.

Cost-of-living in Jackson is 16% less than the Tennessee average, which means Jackson 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.
  • Jackson average salary is $42,590.
  • Jackson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,642.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Jackson$42,59084.10%$50,642
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 Jackson, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $35,080 and $47,060 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 $49,240, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $30,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $30,910
15%2 – 4 years8$30,910 – $35,080
25%5 – 9 years12$35,080 – $38,850
25%10 – 14 years12$38,850 – $47,060
15%15 – 20 years8$38,850 – $49,240
10%20+ years5Above $49,240
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 $42,590, Jackson Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Social Workers ($47,110), and Health Care Social Workers ($46,690).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,790).

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$47,110
Health Care Social Workers$46,690
Marriage and Family Therapists$42,590
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Jackson Marriage and Family Therapists

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

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $42,590 per year or $20.47 per hour in Jackson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Jackson Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $50,642 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Jackson are Social Workers($47,110), Health Care Social Workers($46,690), Marriage and Family Therapists($42,590).


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