Salary Report for Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Ohio is 230.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Ohio earn an average of $54,600 per year or $26.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Ohio is less than 1%.
  • Ohio will need 270 new Marriage and Family Therapists by 2030 or 30 new psychologists per year.

Ohio Rankings

  • Ohio ranks #20 in the U.S. for Marriage and Family Therapists salary and #40 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ohio ranks #29 in the U.S. for the total number of Marriage and Family Therapists employed.
  • Ohio ranks #27 in U.S. for the number of new Marriage and Family Therapists needed by 2030.
  • Ohio ranks #27 in U.S. for the percentage of new Marriage and Family Therapists needed by 2030.

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.

TypeOhioU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$26.25$28.69-8.50%
Average Annual Salary$54,600$59,660-8.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $37,220
15%2 – 4 years34$37,220 – $46,860
25%5 – 9 years58$46,860 – $50,530
25%10 – 14 years58$50,530 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years34$50,530 – $76,800
10%20+ years23Above $76,800
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 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.

  • National average salary for Marriage and Family Therapists is $59,660.
  • Average Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists salary is $54,600.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average salary of $59,548.

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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).

TitleAnnual 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
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 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%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Social Workers10,76011,96011.2%1,160
Substance Abuse Counselors9,22011,14020.8%1,130
Health Care Social Workers7,1207,7809.3%750
Forensic Psychologists1,4701,4800.7%100
Psychology Teachers1,3401,4004.5%130
Marriage and Family Therapists24027012.5%30
Industrial Organizational Psychologists20022010%20
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

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.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Cincinnati$66,460$71,095$4,635
Cleveland-Elyria$61,230$65,839$4,609
Columbus$58,480$62,061$3,581
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists

Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $37,220 and $76,800 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 230 Marriage and Family Therapists employed in Ohio which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Ohio with an average annual wage of $105,460.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $37,220 a year in Ohio

The most Marriage and Family Therapists work in the Cincinnati area where 80 Marriage and Family Therapists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Marriage and Family Therapists in Ohio earn 59,548 per year, while the average across the United States earns $59,660.

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

City and Rural Summaries

Cincinnati

Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $66,460
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $71,095
Hourly Wage: $31.95
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.48
Cincinnati Salary Report

Cleveland-Elyria

Average Marriage and Family Therapists Salary: $61,230
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,839
Hourly Wage: $29
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.00
Cleveland-Elyria Salary Report

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