Salary Report for New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapists

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in New Mexico is 300.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in New Mexico earn an average of $56,070 per year or $26.96 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in New Mexico is 1%.
  • New Mexico will need 270 new Marriage and Family Therapists by 2030 or 30 new psychologists per year.

New Mexico Rankings

  • New Mexico ranks #19 in the U.S. for Marriage and Family Therapists salary and #42 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • New Mexico ranks #26 in the U.S. for the total number of Marriage and Family Therapists employed.
  • New Mexico ranks #28 in U.S. for the number of new Marriage and Family Therapists needed by 2030.
  • New Mexico ranks #29 in U.S. for the percentage of new Marriage and Family Therapists needed by 2030.

Compare New Mexico to U.S.

New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $56,070 which is 6% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

TypeNew MexicoU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$26.96$28.69-6.03%
Average Annual Salary$56,070$59,660-6.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In New Mexico, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $45,880 and $63,660 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 $79,890, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $37,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year30Under $37,000
15%2 – 4 years45$37,000 – $45,880
25%5 – 9 years75$45,880 – $49,410
25%10 – 14 years75$49,410 – $63,660
15%15 – 20 years45$49,410 – $79,890
10%20+ years30Above $79,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in New Mexico psychologists earn about $61,232 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in New Mexico is 8% less than the national average, which means New Mexico residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists is $59,660.
  • Average New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapists salary is $56,070.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average salary of $61,232.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $56,070, New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($110,410), Forensic Psychologists ($87,820), Psychology Teachers ($80,730), School Psychologists ($77,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,720), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,320).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,870).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,410
Forensic Psychologists$87,820
Psychology Teachers$80,730
School Psychologists$77,730
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,720
Health Care Social Workers$60,320
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,070
Social Workers$46,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in New Mexico the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (2,180), Substance Abuse Counselors (1,840) and Health Care Social Workers (1,460).

The three professions in New Mexico needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.7%), Psychology Teachers (14.3%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (12.5%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Social Workers1,9902,1809.5%210
Substance Abuse Counselors1,5501,84018.7%190
Health Care Social Workers1,3001,46012.3%140
Marriage and Family Therapists24027012.5%30
Forensic Psychologists2302300%20
Psychology Teachers708014.3%10
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by New Mexico Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in New Mexico is $56,070. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($60,430), Albuquerque ($56,080) and Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($51,770).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($69,110), Albuquerque ($59,476) and Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($59,206).

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.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area$60,430$69,110$8,680
Albuquerque$56,080$59,476$3,396
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area$51,770$59,206$7,436
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapists

New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $37,000 and $79,890 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 300 Marriage and Family Therapists employed in New Mexico which is about 1% of the U.S. total.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in New Mexico with an average annual wage of $110,410.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $37,000 a year in New Mexico

The most Marriage and Family Therapists work in the Albuquerque area where 150 Marriage and Family Therapists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in New Mexico earn 61,232 per year, while the average across the United States earns $59,660.

By 2030, New Mexico will need 270 Marriage and Family Therapists. A total of 30 Marriage and Family Therapists will need to enter into the New Mexico work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Albuquerque

Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $56,080
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $59,476
Hourly Wage: $26.96
Currently Employed: 150
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.29
Albuquerque Salary Report

Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area

Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $51,770
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $59,206
Hourly Wage: $25
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.44
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

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