Salary Report for New York Marriage and Family Therapists
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Compare New York to U.S.
New York Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $62,210 which is 4% more than the national average salary of $59,660.
| Type | New York | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $29.91 | $28.69 | 4.25% |
| Average Annual Salary | $62,210 | $59,660 | 4.27% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In New York, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $39,880 and $77,210 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 $96,520, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.
Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $29,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 107 | Under $29,060 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 160 | $29,060 – $39,880 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 268 | $39,880 – $59,760 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 268 | $59,760 – $77,210 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 160 | $59,760 – $96,520 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 107 | Above $96,520 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in New York psychologists earn about $56,447 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.
Cost-of-living in New York is 10% higher than the national average, which means New York residents have an overall higher 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 $62,210, New York Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($120,350), Psychology Teachers ($104,580), Forensic Psychologists ($104,140), School Psychologists ($97,640), and Social Workers ($68,660).
However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,050), and Health Care Social Workers ($61,680).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $120,350 |
| Psychology Teachers | $104,580 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $104,140 |
| School Psychologists | $97,640 |
| Social Workers | $68,660 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $62,210 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,680 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $56,050 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in New York the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (34,560), Substance Abuse Counselors (25,650) and Health Care Social Workers (25,360).
The three professions in New York needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (33.4%), Marriage and Family Therapists (28.2%) and Health Care Social Workers (26.7%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers | 27,830 | 34,560 | 24.2% | 3,520 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 20,020 | 25,360 | 26.7% | 2,600 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 19,230 | 25,650 | 33.4% | 2,700 |
| Psychology Teachers | 6,530 | 7,670 | 17.5% | 760 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 1,740 | 2,230 | 28.2% | 230 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 810 | 860 | 6.2% | 60 |
Salaries Ranked by New York Cities
The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in New York is $62,210. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are New York-Newark-Jersey City ($76,090), Syracuse ($55,630) and Kingston ($114,090).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are New York-Newark-Jersey City ($65,896), Syracuse ($57,594) and Kingston ($112,315).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | $114,090 | $112,315 | $-1,775 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $76,090 | $65,896 | $-10,194 |
| Syracuse | $55,630 | $57,594 | $1,964 |
Salary FAQ for New York Marriage and Family Therapists
City and Rural Summaries
Kingston
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $114,090
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $112,315
Hourly Wage: $54.85
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 101.58
Kingston Salary Report
New York-Newark-Jersey City
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $76,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,896
Hourly Wage: $37
Currently Employed: 3,270
Cost-of-Living Index: 115.47
New York-Newark-Jersey City Salary Report
Syracuse
Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $55,630
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $57,594
Hourly Wage: $26.75
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.59
Syracuse Salary Report
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