SOC 21-1013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marriage and Family Therapists — Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · 3 metro areas compared
At $41,840, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Marriage and Family Therapists, 37.5% beneath the national figure of $66,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $41,840, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Marriage and Family Therapists, 37.5% beneath the national figure of $66,940. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,840 and $79,870. The lowest tenth earn under $41,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $157,860.
Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 499th of 616 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,840 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $41,840 | −37.5% |
| Median (50th) | $41,840 | −37.5% |
| 75th | $79,870 | +19.3% |
| 90th | $157,860 | +135.8% |
| Mean | $68,320 | +2.1% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $81,500 | 100 | |
| 2 | Toledo | $63,780 | 30 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $60,260 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cleveland run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $41,840 goes as far as $45,086 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,086US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,840 a year, 37.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,840 to $157,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $81,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Cleveland, OH?
The median annual wage is $41,840, or $20.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,940, so pay in Cleveland, OH is 37.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cleveland, OH earns more than $157,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,840 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $81,500 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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