Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Cincinnati is 80.
  • Marriage and Family Therapists in Cincinnati earn an average of $66,460 per year or $31.95 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Cincinnati is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Marriage and Family Therapists who work in Cincinnati is less than 1%.

Rankings for Cincinnati

  • Ranks #1 in Ohio for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #26 in the nation for salary and #215 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #79 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Cincinnati Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $66,460 or $31.95 per hour which is 21% more than the Ohio average salary of $54,600.

AverageCincinnatiOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.95$26.2521.71%
Annual Salary$66,460$54,60021.72%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Cincinnati Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $66,460 or $31.95 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $59,660.

AverageCincinnatiU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.95$28.6911.36%
Annual Salary$66,460$59,66011.40%
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 Cincinnati earns an average annual salary of $71,095 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $54,600. per year.

Cost-of-living in Cincinnati is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Cincinnati residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $54,600.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,548.
  • Cincinnati average salary is $66,460.
  • Cincinnati cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,095.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Cincinnati$66,46093.48%$71,095
Ohio$54,60091.69%$59,548
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 Cincinnati, 50% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn between $48,820 and $85,700 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 $93,430, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Marriage and Family Therapists.

Approximately 10% of Marriage and Family Therapists earn under $46,580, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Marriage and Family Therapists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $46,580
15%2 – 4 years12$46,580 – $48,820
25%5 – 9 years20$48,820 – $61,480
25%10 – 14 years20$61,480 – $85,700
15%15 – 20 years12$61,480 – $93,430
10%20+ years8Above $93,430
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 $66,460, Cincinnati Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($92,330), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,080), Forensic Psychologists ($89,480), and School Psychologists ($81,440).

However, Marriage and Family Therapists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,380), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,360), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,340).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$92,330
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,080
Forensic Psychologists$89,480
School Psychologists$81,440
Marriage and Family Therapists$66,460
Health Care Social Workers$60,340
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,360
Social Workers$46,380
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Cincinnati Marriage and Family Therapists

The number of Marriage and Family Therapists currently employed in Cincinnati is 80.

Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $66,460 per year or $31.95 per hour in Cincinnati.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Cincinnati Marriage and Family Therapists earn an average of $71,095 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Cincinnati are Psychology Teachers($92,330), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($92,080), Forensic Psychologists($89,480).


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