Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Ohio
The median pay for a marriage and family therapists in Ohio is $63,880/year ($30.71/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $155K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $64K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level marriage and family therapists (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $155K or more, a $115K spread from bottom to top.
Marriage and Family Therapists salary by metro in Ohio
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $69K | +8% | 140 |
| Toledo | $66K | +3% | 40 |
| Cincinnati | $60K | -5% | 120 |
| Cleveland | $42K | -35% | 190 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do marriage and family therapists make in Ohio?
The median is $63,880 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,230, and experienced marriage and family therapists can clear $154,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,356/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 27.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a marriage and family therapists salary go in Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median marriage and family therapists salary is worth about $69,852 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do marriage and family therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.