Salary Report for Utah Marriage and Family Therapists
Utah Rankings
Compare Utah to U.S.
Utah Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $86,490 which is 44% more than the national average salary of $59,660.
| Type | Utah | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $41.58 | $28.69 | 44.93% |
| Average Annual Salary | $86,490 | $59,660 | 44.97% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Utah, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $64,360 and $101,550 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 $129,400, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.
Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $49,250, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 91 | Under $49,250 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 136 | $49,250 – $64,360 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 228 | $64,360 – $75,940 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 228 | $75,940 – $101,550 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 136 | $75,940 – $129,400 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 91 | Above $129,400 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Utah psychologists earn about $90,736 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.
Cost-of-living in Utah is 5% less than the national average, which means Utah 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 $86,490, Utah Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($96,460), Forensic Psychologists ($92,580), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,030).
However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,650), School Psychologists ($64,190), Substance Abuse Counselors ($66,190), and Health Care Social Workers ($67,880).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $96,460 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,580 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $87,030 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $86,490 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $67,880 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $66,190 |
| School Psychologists | $64,190 |
| Social Workers | $51,650 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Utah the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (5,390), Social Workers (1,890) and Health Care Social Workers (1,610).
The three professions in Utah needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Psychology Teachers (40.7%), Substance Abuse Counselors (37.2%) and Forensic Psychologists (28.1%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 3,930 | 5,390 | 37.2% | 570 |
| Social Workers | 1,570 | 1,890 | 20.4% | 190 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 1,340 | 1,610 | 20.1% | 160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 1,110 | 1,420 | 27.9% | 150 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 320 | 410 | 28.1% | 30 |
| Psychology Teachers | 270 | 380 | 40.7% | 40 |
Salaries Ranked by Utah Cities
The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Utah is $86,490. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Salt Lake City ($90,670), Provo-Orem ($86,260) and Ogden-Clearfield ($85,450).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Salt Lake City ($92,786), Provo-Orem ($89,976) and Ogden-Clearfield ($89,740).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $90,670 | $92,786 | $2,116 |
| Provo-Orem | $86,260 | $89,976 | $3,716 |
| Ogden-Clearfield | $85,450 | $89,740 | $4,290 |
| St. George | $81,270 | $86,503 | $5,233 |
| Logan | $72,880 | $79,860 | $6,980 |
Salary FAQ for Utah Marriage and Family Therapists
City and Rural Summaries
Logan
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $72,880
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $79,860
Hourly Wage: $35.04
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.26
Logan Salary Report
Ogden-Clearfield
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $85,450
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $89,740
Hourly Wage: $41
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.22
Ogden-Clearfield Salary Report
Provo-Orem
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $86,260
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $89,976
Hourly Wage: $41.47
Currently Employed: 230
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.87
Provo-Orem Salary Report
Salt Lake City
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $90,670
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $92,786
Hourly Wage: $44
Currently Employed: 370
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.72
Salt Lake City Salary Report
St. George
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $81,270
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $86,503
Hourly Wage: $39.07
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.95
St. George Salary Report
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