Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 510.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin earn an average of $46,470 per year or $22.34 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 38%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 1%.

Rankings for Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin

  • Ranks #2 in Tennessee for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #119 in the nation for salary and #126 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,470 or $22.34 per hour which is 6% more than the Tennessee average salary of $43,560.

AverageNashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–FranklinTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.34$20.946.69%
Annual Salary$46,470$43,5606.68%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,470 or $22.34 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageNashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–FranklinU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.34$28.69-22.13%
Annual Salary$46,470$59,660-22.11%
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 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin earns an average annual salary of $47,917 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $43,560. per year.

Cost-of-living in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 3% less than the Tennessee average, which means Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin 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.
  • Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin average salary is $46,470.
  • Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,917.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin$46,47096.98%$47,917
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 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $37,060 and $49,340 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 $59,380, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $30,900, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year51Under $30,900
15%2 – 4 years76$30,900 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years128$37,060 – $38,850
25%10 – 14 years128$38,850 – $49,340
15%15 – 20 years76$38,850 – $59,380
10%20+ years51Above $59,380
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 $46,470, Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($109,700), Psychology Teachers ($87,630), School Psychologists ($62,660), Health Care Social Workers ($55,910), and Social Workers ($46,960).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,070).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$109,700
Psychology Teachers$87,630
School Psychologists$62,660
Health Care Social Workers$55,910
Social Workers$46,960
Marriage and Family Therapists$46,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 510.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $46,470 per year or $22.34 per hour in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $47,917 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($109,700), Psychology Teachers($87,630), School Psychologists($62,660).


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