2023 Salary Report for Marriage and Family Therapists in Ohio

Salary Report for Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists

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Compare Ohio to U.S.

Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $54,600 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $59,660.

Type	Ohio	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$26.25	$28.69	-8.50%
Average Annual Salary	$54,600	$59,660	-8.48%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Ohio, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $46,860 and $61,140 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 $76,800, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	23	Under $37,220
15%	2 – 4 years	34	$37,220 – $46,860
25%	5 – 9 years	58	$46,860 – $50,530
25%	10 – 14 years	58	$50,530 – $61,140
15%	15 – 20 years	34	$50,530 – $76,800
10%	20+ years	23	Above $76,800

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Ohio psychologists earn about $59,548 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $59,660.

Cost-of-living in Ohio is 8% less than the national average, which means Ohio 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 $54,600, Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,460), Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($102,090), Forensic Psychologists ($96,970), Psychology Teachers ($90,000), School Psychologists ($74,200), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,120).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,200), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,110).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$105,460
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$102,090
Forensic Psychologists	$96,970
Psychology Teachers	$90,000
School Psychologists	$74,200
Health Care Social Workers	$58,120
Marriage and Family Therapists	$54,600
Substance Abuse Counselors	$51,110
Social Workers	$48,200

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Ohio the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (11,960), Substance Abuse Counselors (11,140) and Health Care Social Workers (7,780).

The three professions in Ohio needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.5%) and Social Workers (11.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	10,760	11,960	11.2%	1,160
Substance Abuse Counselors	9,220	11,140	20.8%	1,130
Health Care Social Workers	7,120	7,780	9.3%	750
Forensic Psychologists	1,470	1,480	0.7%	100
Psychology Teachers	1,340	1,400	4.5%	130
Marriage and Family Therapists	240	270	12.5%	30
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	200	220	10%	20

Salaries Ranked by Ohio Cities

The average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Ohio is $54,600. The top cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the most are Cincinnati ($66,460), Cleveland-Elyria ($61,230) and Columbus ($58,480).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Marriage and Family Therapists the highest average annual salary are Cincinnati ($71,095), Cleveland-Elyria ($65,839) and Columbus ($62,061).

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
Cincinnati	$66,460	$71,095	$4,635
Cleveland-Elyria	$61,230	$65,839	$4,609
Columbus	$58,480	$62,061	$3,581

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