Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 70.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis earn an average of $59,910 per year or $28.80 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 35%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is less than 1%.

Rankings for Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis

  • Ranks #1 in Wisconsin for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #47 in the nation for salary and #153 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #89 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $59,910 or $28.80 per hour which is almost same as Wisconsin average salary of $60,190.

AverageMilwaukee-Waukesha-West AllisWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.80$28.94-0.48%
Annual Salary$59,910$60,190-0.47%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $59,910 or $28.80 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageMilwaukee-Waukesha-West AllisU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.80$28.690.38%
Annual Salary$59,910$59,6600.42%
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 Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis earns an average annual salary of $62,452 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $60,190. per year.

Cost-of-living in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 4% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.

  • Wisconsin average salary is $60,190.
  • Wisconsin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,588.
  • Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis average salary is $59,910.
  • Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,452.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis$59,91095.93%$62,452
Wisconsin$60,19093.19%$64,588
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 Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $47,320 and $66,650 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 $73,110, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $47,320, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $47,320
15%2 – 4 years10$47,320 – $47,320
25%5 – 9 years18$47,320 – $61,330
25%10 – 14 years18$61,330 – $66,650
15%15 – 20 years10$61,330 – $73,110
10%20+ years7Above $73,110
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 $59,910, Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($90,700), Psychology Teachers ($85,400), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,380), School Psychologists ($77,420), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,470).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,020), and Social Workers ($50,040).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$90,700
Psychology Teachers$85,400
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,380
School Psychologists$77,420
Health Care Social Workers$62,470
Marriage and Family Therapists$59,910
Social Workers$50,040
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 70.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $59,910 per year or $28.80 per hour in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $62,452 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis are Forensic Psychologists($90,700), Psychology Teachers($85,400), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,380).


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