Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 310.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue earn an average of $48,940 per year or $23.53 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 78%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 1%.

Rankings for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

  • Ranks #1 in Washington for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #106 in the nation for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #27 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $48,940 or $23.53 per hour which is almost same as Washington average salary of $49,220.

AverageSeattle-Tacoma-BellevueWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.53$23.66-0.55%
Annual Salary$48,940$49,220-0.57%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $48,940 or $23.53 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageSeattle-Tacoma-BellevueU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.53$28.69-17.99%
Annual Salary$48,940$59,660-17.97%
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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue earns an average annual salary of $43,716 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $49,220. per year.

Cost-of-living in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 12% higher than the Washington average, which means Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $49,220.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,846.
  • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue average salary is $48,940.
  • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue cost-of-living adjusted salary is $43,716.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$48,940111.95%$43,716
Washington$49,220107.36%$45,846
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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $39,190 and $60,020 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 $60,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $37,070, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year31Under $37,070
15%2 – 4 years46$37,070 – $39,190
25%5 – 9 years78$39,190 – $47,130
25%10 – 14 years78$47,130 – $60,020
15%15 – 20 years46$47,130 – $60,020
10%20+ years31Above $60,020
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 $48,940, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,660), Forensic Psychologists ($106,180), School Psychologists ($99,600), Psychology Teachers ($78,280), Health Care Social Workers ($77,660), Social Workers ($61,160), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,650).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$108,660
Forensic Psychologists$106,180
School Psychologists$99,600
Psychology Teachers$78,280
Health Care Social Workers$77,660
Social Workers$61,160
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,650
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 310.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $48,940 per year or $23.53 per hour in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $43,716 per year or $21 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($108,660), Forensic Psychologists($106,180), School Psychologists($99,600).


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