DOL Median (California)
$48,000
vs National
+3.6%
National: $46,342BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,657
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
+3.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$46,342
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Marriage and Family Therapists in California earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.6% above the national average of $46,342. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,657 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CENTERED INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING INC | $83,200 | 2 |
| Alumma Family Counseling Services, Inc. | $75,000 | 1 |
| SHIELDS for Families | $72,000 | 4 |
| CHILDRENS HEALTH COUNCIL | $68,411 | 1 |
| CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS, LLC | $65,000 | 3 |
| Michael J. Whitman, a Psychological Corp. | $62,400 | 2 |
| OHLHOFF RECOVERY PROGRAMS | $61,000 | 1 |
| Grossbard & Bourzat Corporation | $60,000 | 11 |
| FIVE ACRES-THE BOYS & GIRLS AID SOC. OF L.A. COUNT | $57,990 | 1 |
| LESLIE CATHERINE BELL | $57,522 | 2 |
| ALFONSO SANCHEZ LMFT & ASSOCIATES, LLC | $56,160 | 2 |
| COMMUNITY OVERCOMING RELATIONSHIP ABUSE | $56,000 | 2 |
| INSTITUTE FOR MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING AND EDUCAT | $55,619 | 1 |
| Earth Circles Counseling Center | $53,789 | 4 |
| University of San Francisco | $53,102 | 1 |
| STAR VIEW ADOLESCENT CENTER, INC. | $52,532 | 1 |
| THE CHILD THERAPY INSTITUTE OF MARIN | $52,000 | 1 |
| DAVID F MULLIKEN MFT | $52,000 | 1 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies | $52,000 | 4 |
| GROSSBARD & BOURZAT CORPORATION | $52,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Marriage and Family Therapists
Raleigh, NC · $83,200Hyattsville, MD · $83,200Long Beach, CA · $72,000Palo Alto, CA · $68,411Malden, MA · $67,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Marriage and Family Therapists make in California?
The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in California is $48,000 based on 137 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Marriage and Family Therapists?
A Marriage and Family Therapists in California earns 3.6% more than the national median of $46,342, or $34,657 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.