Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Memphis is 220.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Memphis earn an average of $44,100 per year or $21.20 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Memphis is 16%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Memphis is less than 1%.

Rankings for Memphis

  • Ranks #3 in Tennessee for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #131 in the nation for salary and #242 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #35 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Memphis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $44,100 or $21.20 per hour which is 1% more than the Tennessee average salary of $43,560.

AverageMemphisTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.20$20.941.24%
Annual Salary$44,100$43,5601.24%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Memphis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $44,100 or $21.20 per hour which is 26% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageMemphisU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.20$28.69-26.11%
Annual Salary$44,100$59,660-26.08%
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 Memphis earns an average annual salary of $47,563 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $43,560. per year.

Cost-of-living in Memphis is 7% less than the Tennessee average, which means Memphis 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.
  • Memphis average salary is $44,100.
  • Memphis cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,563.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Memphis$44,10092.72%$47,563
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 Memphis, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $37,080 and $48,690 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 $55,660, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $31,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $31,290
15%2 – 4 years33$31,290 – $37,080
25%5 – 9 years55$37,080 – $38,520
25%10 – 14 years55$38,520 – $48,690
15%15 – 20 years33$38,520 – $55,660
10%20+ years22Above $55,660
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 $44,100, Memphis Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($118,390), Forensic Psychologists ($83,140), Psychology Teachers ($77,540), School Psychologists ($76,740), Health Care Social Workers ($55,480), and Social Workers ($45,750).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,390).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$118,390
Forensic Psychologists$83,140
Psychology Teachers$77,540
School Psychologists$76,740
Health Care Social Workers$55,480
Social Workers$45,750
Marriage and Family Therapists$44,100
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Memphis Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Memphis is 220.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $44,100 per year or $21.20 per hour in Memphis.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Memphis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $47,563 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Memphis are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($118,390), Forensic Psychologists($83,140), Psychology Teachers($77,540).


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