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Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling Degree

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

A program that prepares individuals, including but not limited to, ordained clergy and other counseling professionals to respond to the emotional and/or spiritual needs of patients and families in health care emergencies and other situations, and to consult with and counsel other health care professionals. Includes instruction in advanced interpersonal communication; individual and small group counseling; interdisciplinary teamwork; crisis management; extended care relationships; self-analysis; medical ethics; pastoral care art; spiritual dimensions of human growth and health; counseling psychology and therapy; and applications to grief, death, emotional collapse, injury, individual/family adjustment, and chronic illness situations.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders. Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
  • Salary Value (U.S.): $44,085
    "Salary Value"  is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
  • Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 12.4%
    The "average of job growth averages"  is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
  • Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
  • Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $30,761/yr
  • Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.):  $28,482/yr
  • Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $18,327/yr
  • Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.):  $17,052/yr
  • Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $24,147/yr
  • Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.):  $22,403/yr

All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.

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Average Salary Medians

What Are Salary Medians?

Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.

For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".

Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.

Overall Salary Value: $44,085

The state with the highest salary value for this degree is New Jersey ($58,664) in the Trenton, NJ metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Salary Values for Alaska

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($53,340).

Fairbanks, AK $53,340
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,897
$51,874
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($47,200).

Montgomery, AL $43,985
Auburn-Opelika, AL $47,200
Birmingham-Hoover, AL $45,810
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $41,280
Decatur, AL $47,030
Dothan, AL $42,130
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $45,100
Gadsden, AL $46,610
Huntsville, AL $43,030
Mobile, AL $44,727
Tuscaloosa, AL $40,100
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $42,210
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $42,330
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $41,260
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $45,120
$43,870
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($44,287).

Fort Smith, AR-OK $39,040
Hot Springs, AR $43,410
Jonesboro, AR $37,400
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $44,287
Pine Bluff, AR $42,900
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,173
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,560
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $37,380
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $35,690
$40,818
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($50,405).

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $39,080
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $45,050
Prescott, AZ $44,740
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $40,980
Tucson, AZ $50,405
Yuma, AZ $41,260
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $41,040
$44,120
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($66,478).

Chico, CA $45,400
Fresno, CA $48,983
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $60,165
Modesto, CA $47,967
Napa, CA $53,117
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $66,403
Redding, CA $58,725
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $56,325
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $52,208
Salinas, CA $55,750
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $50,288
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $66,478
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,318
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $56,100
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $56,887
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,727
Santa Rosa, CA $61,607
Stockton-Lodi, CA $47,155
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $55,353
Visalia-Porterville, CA $48,710
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,640
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,817
El Centro, CA $41,995
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $55,620
Madera, CA $54,500
Merced, CA $57,150
Yuba City, CA $61,040
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,260
$54,798
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($60,455).

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $60,455
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $53,075
Colorado Springs, CO $47,560
Fort Collins, CO $49,750
Grand Junction, CO $44,310
Greeley, CO $49,340
Pueblo, CO $54,230
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $41,830
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,130
$52,740
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

Danbury, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($58,870).

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $53,620
Danbury, CT $58,870
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $51,490
New Haven, CT $47,110
Waterbury, CT $45,580
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,750
$50,567
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($50,903).

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $40,530
Gainesville, FL $43,213
Jacksonville, FL $43,640
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $45,555
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,175
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $44,220
Ocala, FL $38,585
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $42,130
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $40,330
Port St. Lucie, FL $45,817
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $42,983
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $40,430
Homosassa Springs, FL $40,020
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $50,903
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $38,240
Panama City, FL $39,010
Punta Gorda, FL $46,090
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $42,630
Sebring, FL $37,820
Tallahassee, FL $38,915
The Villages, FL $42,570
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $36,505
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $34,570
$42,395
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($50,565).

Athens-Clarke County, GA $43,480
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $50,565
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $45,840
Brunswick, GA $40,110
Columbus, GA-AL $40,800
Dalton, GA $40,110
Gainesville, GA $42,560
Hinesville, GA $49,750
Macon, GA $38,800
Rome, GA $40,110
Savannah, GA $40,420
Valdosta, GA $37,940
Warner Robins, GA $43,430
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $41,730
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $42,745
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $36,730
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $37,210
$42,394
Hawaii

Metro Area Salary Values for Hawaii

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($52,035).

Urban Honolulu, HI $50,880
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $52,035
$51,458
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($52,780).

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $52,780
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $51,315
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,877
Cedar Rapids, IA $44,130
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $42,200
Dubuque, IA $38,430
Iowa City, IA $50,800
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $50,755
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $42,090
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $41,000
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $37,790
$47,562
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Lewiston, ID-WA metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($49,300).

Coeur d'Alene, ID $44,180
Idaho Falls, ID $42,340
Lewiston, ID-WA $49,300
Pocatello, ID $43,580
Twin Falls, ID $45,490
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $45,560
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $45,700
$45,164
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($52,343).

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $52,343
Peoria, IL $38,025
Rockford, IL $47,443
Carbondale-Marion, IL $48,430
Champaign-Urbana, IL $47,450
Danville, IL $42,190
Decatur, IL $43,060
Kankakee, IL $47,620
Springfield, IL $38,663
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $33,450
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $46,193
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $40,240
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,485
$43,713
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($47,480).

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $45,633
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $45,805
Columbus, IN $39,510
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $41,730
Evansville, IN-KY $42,680
Fort Wayne, IN $44,195
Kokomo, IN $37,020
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $47,480
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $36,445
Muncie, IN $40,900
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $47,250
Terre Haute, IN $40,910
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $41,467
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $40,220
$42,785
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($43,163).

Kansas nonmetropolitan area $41,150
Manhattan, KS $38,440
Topeka, KS $42,700
Wichita, KS $43,163
$41,488
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($50,550).

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,217
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $40,805
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $50,550
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,990
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $45,560
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $38,540
Lexington-Fayette, KY $41,670
Owensboro, KY $39,050
$45,489
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($52,193).

Baton Rouge, LA $48,620
Hammond, LA $41,160
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $39,730
Lafayette, LA $43,220
Lake Charles, LA $43,310
Monroe, LA $43,020
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $46,270
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $52,193
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,970
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $32,520
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,320
$43,727
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Leominster-Gardner, MA metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($54,360).

Springfield, MA-CT $51,060
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $49,250
Leominster-Gardner, MA $54,360
New Bedford, MA $47,590
Pittsfield, MA $42,860
Worcester, MA-CT $53,875
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $50,720
$50,571
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($55,790).

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $54,077
Salisbury, MD-DE $50,407
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $45,480
California-Lexington Park, MD $55,790
Cumberland, MD-WV $45,750
$50,595
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($50,430).

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,650
Portland-South Portland, ME $50,430
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,160
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,220
$46,615
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Battle Creek, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($52,230).

Battle Creek, MI $52,230
Bay City, MI $43,970
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $45,797
Flint, MI $46,193
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $43,740
Jackson, MI $45,510
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $51,900
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $42,347
Midland, MI $41,230
Monroe, MI $47,720
Muskegon, MI $48,715
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $49,420
Saginaw, MI $34,990
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,230
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,530
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,525
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,515
$44,508
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

Mankato-North Mankato, MN metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($60,025).

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $60,025
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,093
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $43,620
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,235
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $53,217
Rochester, MN $50,555
St. Cloud, MN $56,045
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,020
$50,700
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($46,877).

St. Louis, MO-IL $46,877
Columbia, MO $42,850
Jefferson City, MO $38,860
Joplin, MO $38,070
Kansas City, MO-KS $43,530
St. Joseph, MO-KS $38,470
Springfield, MO $34,330
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $40,145
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $36,730
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $43,720
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $38,040
$40,848
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Jackson, MS metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($46,115).

Hattiesburg, MS $38,850
Jackson, MS $46,115
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $38,915
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $34,780
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $40,903
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $31,680
$39,031
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

Great Falls, MT metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($43,693).

Great Falls, MT $43,693
Missoula, MT $37,410
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $43,408
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $37,105
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $37,185
$39,553
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($49,400).

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,773
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $46,410
Raleigh, NC $47,510
Burlington, NC $46,610
Fayetteville, NC $45,850
Goldsboro, NC $44,930
Greensboro-High Point, NC $43,335
Greenville, NC $47,280
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $49,400
Jacksonville, NC $49,260
New Bern, NC $45,130
Rocky Mount, NC $44,550
Wilmington, NC $44,285
Winston-Salem, NC $47,770
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,910
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,940
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $48,415
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,010
$46,516
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($54,710).

Fargo, ND-MN $50,340
Grand Forks, ND-MN $52,830
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,710
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,177
$51,810
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($46,690).

South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $38,678
Lincoln, NE $42,390
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $46,690
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $39,150
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $37,663
$40,775
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($54,670).

Manchester, NH $44,340
Portsmouth, NH-ME $54,670
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $41,870
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,860
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,420
$46,832
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($65,278).

Trenton, NJ $65,278
Ocean City, NJ $53,850
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $50,250
$58,664
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($50,620).

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $45,783
Farmington, NM $46,230
Las Cruces, NM $43,670
Santa Fe, NM $50,620
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $43,870
$46,012
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Reno, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($58,005).

Reno, NV $58,005
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $52,040
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,950
$55,116
New York

Metro Area Salary Values for New York

Ithaca, NY metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($56,510).

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $55,465
Syracuse, NY $45,353
Binghamton, NY $42,603
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $44,387
Elmira, NY $48,645
Glens Falls, NY $53,220
Ithaca, NY $56,510
Kingston, NY $52,275
Rochester, NY $52,907
Utica-Rome, NY $39,427
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $43,620
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $43,127
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $41,503
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $46,853
$47,045
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($52,230).

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,820
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $44,393
Canton-Massillon, OH $43,280
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $48,280
Columbus, OH $47,087
Dayton, OH $39,890
Lima, OH $39,650
Mansfield, OH $42,950
Springfield, OH $40,450
Toledo, OH $44,190
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,760
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $42,763
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,950
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $52,230
$45,012
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($46,280).

Tulsa, OK $43,220
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $44,308
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,280
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,790
Lawton, OK $42,420
Oklahoma City, OK $43,340
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,040
$43,796
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Salem, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($51,563).

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,930
Bend-Redmond, OR $46,980
Corvallis, OR $40,743
Eugene, OR $36,967
Grants Pass, OR $48,360
Medford, OR $45,530
Salem, OR $51,563
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $44,960
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $43,985
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $39,567
$45,013
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($53,135).

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,135
Pittsburgh, PA $40,953
Reading, PA $44,683
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $43,933
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $43,213
Altoona, PA $38,170
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $42,250
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $45,150
East Stroudsburg, PA $40,040
Erie, PA $39,107
Gettysburg, PA $42,510
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $39,060
Johnstown, PA $31,103
Lancaster, PA $39,073
Lebanon, PA $45,130
State College, PA $48,500
Williamsport, PA $50,060
York-Hanover, PA $41,737
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $40,623
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $36,723
$42,177
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

Arecibo, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($29,840).

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $26,710
Arecibo, PR $29,840
Guayama, PR $29,240
Mayaguez, PR $24,940
Ponce, PR $27,170
San German, PR $25,240
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $24,790
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $29,470
$27,035
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($42,520).

Columbia, SC $41,697
Florence, SC $40,220
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $42,520
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $42,190
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $40,680
Spartanburg, SC $42,067
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $35,820
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $40,640
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $37,170
$40,569
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($42,450).

Sioux Falls, SD $42,450
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,490
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,810
$40,917
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($47,387).

Clarksville, TN-KY $39,640
Jackson, TN $41,935
Knoxville, TN $40,103
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $44,297
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $47,387
Johnson City, TN $40,230
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $38,510
Morristown, TN $39,720
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $41,095
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $38,805
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $39,990
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $42,070
$41,765
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

El Paso, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($55,467).

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,713
El Paso, TX $55,467
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $51,823
Amarillo, TX $47,010
Austin-Round Rock, TX $53,315
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $45,935
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $37,370
College Station-Bryan, TX $46,170
Corpus Christi, TX $50,390
Killeen-Temple, TX $47,290
Laredo, TX $45,320
Longview, TX $41,390
Lubbock, TX $43,890
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $46,240
Midland, TX $46,800
Odessa, TX $46,250
San Angelo, TX $46,290
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,130
Sherman-Denison, TX $46,560
Texarkana, TX-AR $43,885
Tyler, TX $44,600
Victoria, TX $44,940
Waco, TX $45,860
Wichita Falls, TX $47,615
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $43,920
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,905
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,170
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $41,530
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $42,120
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $41,440
$47,332
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($54,780).

Provo-Orem, UT $49,833
St. George, UT $47,728
Salt Lake City, UT $54,780
Ogden-Clearfield, UT $42,840
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $44,320
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $40,990
$47,324
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Richmond, VA metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($59,060).

Lynchburg, VA $56,703
Richmond, VA $59,060
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $57,830
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $52,195
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $45,365
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $44,095
Charlottesville, VA $47,560
Harrisonburg, VA $45,815
Roanoke, VA $46,250
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $47,670
Winchester, VA-WV $47,010
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $36,875
$50,482
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($42,900).

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $40,020
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $42,900
$41,460
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($52,805).

South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,657
Eau Claire, WI $48,470
Fond du Lac, WI $50,320
Green Bay, WI $46,860
Janesville-Beloit, WI $49,300
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $45,080
Madison, WI $49,230
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $52,805
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $48,110
Racine, WI $40,370
Sheboygan, WI $46,810
Wausau, WI $47,520
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $42,330
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,000
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,010
$47,611
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($47,710).

Charleston, WV $38,270
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,380
Morgantown, WV $37,710
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $39,220
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $43,780
Wheeling, WV-OH $31,180
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $34,120
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $47,710
$38,868
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($50,840).

Cheyenne, WY $50,840
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $49,730
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,090
$48,887

Master's

Average Salary Median: $45,619

The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is New Jersey ($57,439) in the Trenton, NJ metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($53,340) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $53,340
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,897
$52,118
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Master's)

Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($47,200) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Montgomery, AL $43,613
Auburn-Opelika, AL $47,200
Birmingham-Hoover, AL $45,810
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $41,280
Decatur, AL $47,030
Dothan, AL $42,130
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $45,100
Gadsden, AL $46,610
Huntsville, AL $43,740
Mobile, AL $45,745
Tuscaloosa, AL $40,100
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $42,210
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $42,330
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $41,260
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $45,120
$43,952
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Master's)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($44,287) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fort Smith, AR-OK $39,040
Hot Springs, AR $43,410
Jonesboro, AR $37,400
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $44,287
Pine Bluff, AR $42,900
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,173
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,560
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $37,380
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $35,690
$40,649
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($50,405) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $39,080
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $45,050
Prescott, AZ $44,740
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $40,980
Tucson, AZ $50,405
Yuma, AZ $41,260
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $41,040
$43,222
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)

Vallejo-Fairfield, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($67,025) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Chico, CA $45,400
Fresno, CA $48,983
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $58,003
Modesto, CA $47,967
Napa, CA $53,117
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $65,960
Redding, CA $58,725
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $55,933
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $56,537
Salinas, CA $55,750
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $52,663
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $64,660
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,560
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $60,973
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $56,887
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $58,727
Santa Rosa, CA $61,607
Stockton-Lodi, CA $49,837
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $67,025
Visalia-Porterville, CA $48,710
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,640
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,817
El Centro, CA $41,995
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $55,620
Madera, CA $54,500
Merced, CA $57,150
Yuba City, CA $61,040
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,260
$55,359
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($56,920) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $56,920
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $53,075
Colorado Springs, CO $47,560
Fort Collins, CO $49,750
Grand Junction, CO $44,310
Greeley, CO $49,340
Pueblo, CO $54,230
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $41,830
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,130
$49,905
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)

Danbury, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($58,870) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $53,620
Danbury, CT $58,870
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,865
New Haven, CT $48,440
Waterbury, CT $45,580
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,750
$52,188
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($49,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $40,530
Gainesville, FL $43,213
Jacksonville, FL $43,640
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $41,047
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $49,450
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $44,220
Ocala, FL $38,585
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $43,410
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $40,040
Port St. Lucie, FL $45,817
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $40,770
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $40,430
Homosassa Springs, FL $40,020
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $46,980
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $38,590
Panama City, FL $39,010
Punta Gorda, FL $46,090
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $42,630
Sebring, FL $37,820
Tallahassee, FL $38,915
The Villages, FL $42,570
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $36,505
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $34,570
$41,515
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Master's)

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($50,565) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Athens-Clarke County, GA $43,480
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $50,565
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $45,840
Brunswick, GA $40,110
Columbus, GA-AL $40,800
Dalton, GA $40,110
Gainesville, GA $42,560
Hinesville, GA $49,750
Macon, GA $38,800
Rome, GA $40,110
Savannah, GA $40,420
Valdosta, GA $37,940
Warner Robins, GA $43,430
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $41,730
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $42,745
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $36,730
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $37,210
$41,902
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Master's)

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($52,035) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Urban Honolulu, HI $50,880
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $52,035
$51,458
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Master's)

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($52,780) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $52,780
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $51,315
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,877
Cedar Rapids, IA $44,130
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $42,200
Dubuque, IA $38,430
Iowa City, IA $50,800
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $50,755
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $42,090
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $41,000
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $37,790
$45,561
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)

Lewiston, ID-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($49,300) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Coeur d'Alene, ID $44,180
Idaho Falls, ID $42,340
Lewiston, ID-WA $49,300
Pocatello, ID $43,580
Twin Falls, ID $45,490
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $45,560
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $45,700
$45,164
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($52,343) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $52,343
Peoria, IL $37,887
Rockford, IL $47,443
Carbondale-Marion, IL $48,430
Champaign-Urbana, IL $47,450
Danville, IL $42,190
Decatur, IL $43,060
Kankakee, IL $47,620
Springfield, IL $42,755
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $40,365
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $51,900
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $40,240
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,485
$45,551
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)

Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($47,480) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $45,633
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $45,805
Columbus, IN $39,510
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $41,730
Evansville, IN-KY $42,680
Fort Wayne, IN $44,195
Kokomo, IN $37,020
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $47,480
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $36,445
Muncie, IN $40,900
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $47,250
Terre Haute, IN $40,910
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $43,440
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $40,220
$42,373
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Master's)

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($44,045) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Kansas nonmetropolitan area $41,743
Manhattan, KS $38,440
Topeka, KS $42,700
Wichita, KS $44,045
$41,732
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)

South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($50,550) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,217
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $40,805
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $50,550
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,990
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $45,560
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $38,540
Lexington-Fayette, KY $41,670
Owensboro, KY $39,050
$44,048
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Master's)

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($51,600) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Baton Rouge, LA $48,620
Hammond, LA $41,160
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $39,730
Lafayette, LA $43,220
Lake Charles, LA $43,310
Monroe, LA $43,020
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $46,463
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $51,600
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,970
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $32,520
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,320
$43,358
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)

Leominster-Gardner, MA metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($54,360) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Springfield, MA-CT $51,060
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $49,250
Leominster-Gardner, MA $54,360
New Bedford, MA $47,590
Pittsfield, MA $42,860
Worcester, MA-CT $53,875
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $50,720
$49,959
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Master's)

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($55,790) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $54,077
Salisbury, MD-DE $50,407
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $45,480
California-Lexington Park, MD $55,790
Cumberland, MD-WV $45,750
$50,301
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Master's)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($50,430) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,650
Portland-South Portland, ME $50,430
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,160
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,220
$46,615
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($52,860) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Battle Creek, MI $52,230
Bay City, MI $43,970
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $48,790
Flint, MI $44,585
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $45,895
Jackson, MI $45,510
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,860
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $45,270
Midland, MI $41,230
Monroe, MI $47,720
Muskegon, MI $48,715
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $49,420
Saginaw, MI $34,990
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,230
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,670
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,370
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,515
$45,881
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)

Mankato-North Mankato, MN metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($60,025) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $60,025
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,093
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $43,620
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,287
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $53,217
Rochester, MN $50,555
St. Cloud, MN $56,045
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,020
$51,358
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)

St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($46,877) for a master's degree in this area of study.

St. Louis, MO-IL $46,877
Columbia, MO $42,850
Jefferson City, MO $38,860
Joplin, MO $38,070
Kansas City, MO-KS $43,530
St. Joseph, MO-KS $38,470
Springfield, MO $34,330
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $40,145
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $36,730
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $43,720
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $38,040
$40,147
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Master's)

Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($48,340) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Hattiesburg, MS $38,850
Jackson, MS $48,340
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $39,660
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $34,780
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $41,667
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $31,680
$39,163
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($45,627) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Great Falls, MT $43,693
Missoula, MT $43,497
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $45,627
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $42,880
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $38,110
$42,761
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($49,400) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,773
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $46,410
Raleigh, NC $47,510
Burlington, NC $46,610
Fayetteville, NC $45,850
Goldsboro, NC $44,930
Greensboro-High Point, NC $43,335
Greenville, NC $47,280
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $49,400
Jacksonville, NC $49,260
New Bern, NC $45,130
Rocky Mount, NC $44,550
Wilmington, NC $44,285
Winston-Salem, NC $47,770
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,910
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,940
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $48,415
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,010
$46,243
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Master's)

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($54,710) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $50,340
Grand Forks, ND-MN $52,830
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,710
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
$51,770
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Master's)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($47,400) for a master's degree in this area of study.

South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $38,727
Lincoln, NE $42,390
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $47,400
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $39,150
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $36,790
$40,891
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($54,670) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $44,340
Portsmouth, NH-ME $54,670
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $41,870
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,860
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,420
$46,832
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Master's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($68,217) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Trenton, NJ $68,217
Ocean City, NJ $53,850
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $50,250
$57,439
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)

Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($50,620) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $47,670
Farmington, NM $46,230
Las Cruces, NM $43,670
Santa Fe, NM $50,620
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $43,870
$46,412
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)

Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($59,057) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Reno, NV $59,057
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $53,485
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,950
$55,497
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($58,413) for a master's degree in this area of study.

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $58,413
Syracuse, NY $46,153
Binghamton, NY $50,685
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $47,415
Elmira, NY $48,645
Glens Falls, NY $53,220
Ithaca, NY $56,510
Kingston, NY $52,275
Rochester, NY $53,925
Utica-Rome, NY $43,290
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $43,620
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $46,870
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $45,900
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $52,625
$49,968
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)

Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($52,230) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,820
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $44,393
Canton-Massillon, OH $43,280
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $48,195
Columbus, OH $47,075
Dayton, OH $47,155
Lima, OH $39,650
Mansfield, OH $42,950
Springfield, OH $40,450
Toledo, OH $44,190
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,180
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $41,330
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,950
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $52,230
$44,561
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)

Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($49,835) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $43,417
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $45,827
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48,955
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $49,835
Lawton, OK $42,420
Oklahoma City, OK $43,340
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,040
$44,690
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)

Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($55,535) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,463
Bend-Redmond, OR $46,980
Corvallis, OR $45,630
Eugene, OR $42,770
Grants Pass, OR $48,360
Medford, OR $51,840
Salem, OR $55,535
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $45,580
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $43,985
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $41,370
$47,451
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($55,550) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,550
Pittsburgh, PA $42,363
Reading, PA $44,683
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $43,090
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $43,213
Altoona, PA $38,170
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $42,250
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $45,150
East Stroudsburg, PA $40,040
Erie, PA $40,300
Gettysburg, PA $42,510
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $48,870
Johnstown, PA $34,870
Lancaster, PA $43,500
Lebanon, PA $45,130
State College, PA $48,500
Williamsport, PA $50,060
York-Hanover, PA $44,645
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $43,265
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $43,390
$43,978
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Master's)

Arecibo, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($29,840) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $26,710
Arecibo, PR $29,840
Guayama, PR $29,240
Mayaguez, PR $24,940
Ponce, PR $27,170
San German, PR $25,240
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $24,790
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $29,470
$27,175
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Master's)

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($42,520) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $41,697
Florence, SC $40,220
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $42,520
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $42,190
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $40,680
Spartanburg, SC $42,067
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $35,820
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $40,640
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $37,170
$40,334
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Master's)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($42,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $42,450
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,490
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,810
$40,917
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($47,387) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Clarksville, TN-KY $39,640
Jackson, TN $41,935
Knoxville, TN $40,103
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $44,297
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $47,387
Johnson City, TN $40,230
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $38,510
Morristown, TN $39,720
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $41,095
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $38,805
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $39,990
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $42,070
$41,148
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)

San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($55,650) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,007
El Paso, TX $55,467
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $51,953
Amarillo, TX $47,010
Austin-Round Rock, TX $53,315
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $45,935
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $37,370
College Station-Bryan, TX $46,170
Corpus Christi, TX $50,390
Killeen-Temple, TX $47,290
Laredo, TX $45,320
Longview, TX $41,390
Lubbock, TX $43,890
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $46,240
Midland, TX $46,800
Odessa, TX $46,250
San Angelo, TX $46,290
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,650
Sherman-Denison, TX $46,560
Texarkana, TX-AR $43,885
Tyler, TX $44,600
Victoria, TX $44,940
Waco, TX $45,860
Wichita Falls, TX $47,615
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $43,920
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,905
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,170
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $41,530
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $42,120
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $41,440
$46,443
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Master's)

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($56,817) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Provo-Orem, UT $52,867
St. George, UT $50,607
Salt Lake City, UT $56,817
Ogden-Clearfield, UT $42,840
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $44,320
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $40,990
$48,073
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)

Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($59,060) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA $56,703
Richmond, VA $59,060
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $46,893
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $52,195
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $45,365
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $44,095
Charlottesville, VA $47,560
Harrisonburg, VA $45,815
Roanoke, VA $46,250
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $47,670
Winchester, VA-WV $47,010
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $36,875
$47,958
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($42,900) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $40,020
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $42,900
$41,460
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($52,805) for a master's degree in this area of study.

South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,657
Eau Claire, WI $48,470
Fond du Lac, WI $50,320
Green Bay, WI $46,860
Janesville-Beloit, WI $49,300
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $45,080
Madison, WI $49,230
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $52,805
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $48,110
Racine, WI $40,370
Sheboygan, WI $46,810
Wausau, WI $47,520
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $42,330
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,000
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,010
$47,258
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Master's)

Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($53,510) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Charleston, WV $38,270
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,380
Morgantown, WV $37,710
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $39,220
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $43,780
Wheeling, WV-OH $28,235
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $34,120
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $53,510
$39,153
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Master's)

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($50,840) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cheyenne, WY $50,840
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $49,730
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,090
$48,887

Bachelor's

Average Salary Median: $42,550

The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Virginia ($90,640) in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area.

Alaska N/A
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)

Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($47,200) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Montgomery, AL $45,100
Auburn-Opelika, AL $47,200
Birmingham-Hoover, AL $45,810
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $41,280
Decatur, AL $47,030
Dothan, AL $42,130
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $45,100
Gadsden, AL $46,610
Huntsville, AL $41,610
Mobile, AL $42,690
Tuscaloosa, AL $40,100
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $42,210
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $42,330
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $41,260
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $45,120
$43,705
Arkansas N/A
Arizona N/A
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($71,930) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Chico, CA N/A
Fresno, CA N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,650
Modesto, CA N/A
Napa, CA N/A
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $67,730
Redding, CA N/A
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $57,500
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $39,220
Salinas, CA N/A
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $43,160
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $71,930
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,590
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $41,480
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA N/A
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA N/A
Santa Rosa, CA N/A
Stockton-Lodi, CA $39,110
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $32,010
Visalia-Porterville, CA N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
El Centro, CA N/A
Hanford-Corcoran, CA N/A
Madera, CA N/A
Merced, CA N/A
Yuba City, CA N/A
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
$51,338
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($71,060) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $71,060
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Colorado Springs, CO N/A
Fort Collins, CO N/A
Grand Junction, CO N/A
Greeley, CO N/A
Pueblo, CO N/A
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
$71,060
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($44,450) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI N/A
Danbury, CT N/A
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $38,740
New Haven, CT $44,450
Waterbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$41,595
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)

Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($59,080) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL N/A
Gainesville, FL N/A
Jacksonville, FL N/A
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $59,080
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,350
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL N/A
Ocala, FL N/A
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $38,290
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $41,200
Port St. Lucie, FL N/A
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,620
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL N/A
Homosassa Springs, FL N/A
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $58,750
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $37,540
Panama City, FL N/A
Punta Gorda, FL N/A
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL N/A
Sebring, FL N/A
Tallahassee, FL N/A
The Villages, FL N/A
South Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
$45,833
Georgia N/A
Hawaii N/A
Iowa N/A
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)

Lewiston, ID-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($49,300) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Coeur d'Alene, ID $44,180
Idaho Falls, ID $42,340
Lewiston, ID-WA $49,300
Pocatello, ID $43,580
Twin Falls, ID $45,490
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $45,560
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $45,700
$45,164
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)

Peoria, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($38,440) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI N/A
Peoria, IL $38,440
Rockford, IL N/A
Carbondale-Marion, IL N/A
Champaign-Urbana, IL N/A
Danville, IL N/A
Decatur, IL N/A
Kankakee, IL N/A
Springfield, IL $30,480
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $19,620
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $34,780
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
$30,830
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)

Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($37,520) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN N/A
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Columbus, IN N/A
Elkhart-Goshen, IN N/A
Evansville, IN-KY N/A
Fort Wayne, IN N/A
Kokomo, IN N/A
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN N/A
Michigan City-La Porte, IN N/A
Muncie, IN N/A
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI N/A
Terre Haute, IN N/A
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $37,520
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
$37,520
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)

Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($42,700) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Kansas nonmetropolitan area $39,370
Manhattan, KS $38,440
Topeka, KS $42,700
Wichita, KS $41,400
$40,478
Kentucky N/A
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($53,970) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Baton Rouge, LA $48,620
Hammond, LA $41,160
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $39,730
Lafayette, LA $43,220
Lake Charles, LA $43,310
Monroe, LA $43,020
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $45,690
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $53,970
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,970
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $32,520
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,320
$43,503
Massachusetts N/A
Maryland N/A
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($50,430) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,650
Portland-South Portland, ME $50,430
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,160
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,220
$46,615
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($49,980) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Battle Creek, MI N/A
Bay City, MI N/A
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $39,810
Flint, MI $49,410
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $39,430
Jackson, MI N/A
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $49,980
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $36,500
Midland, MI N/A
Monroe, MI N/A
Muskegon, MI N/A
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI N/A
Saginaw, MI N/A
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $31,250
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $28,680
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
$39,294
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)

Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($38,080) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN N/A
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI N/A
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $38,080
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Rochester, MN N/A
St. Cloud, MN N/A
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$38,080
Missouri N/A
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)

Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($39,440) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Hattiesburg, MS $38,850
Jackson, MS $39,440
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $36,680
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $34,780
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $38,610
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $31,680
$36,673
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($36,750) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Great Falls, MT N/A
Missoula, MT $19,150
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $36,750
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $19,780
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $34,410
$27,523
North Carolina N/A
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($54,710) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $50,340
Grand Forks, ND-MN $52,830
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,710
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,130
$52,503
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($45,270) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $38,530
Lincoln, NE $42,390
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $45,270
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $39,150
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $39,410
$40,950
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($54,670) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $44,340
Portsmouth, NH-ME $54,670
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $41,870
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,860
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,420
$46,832
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($56,460) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Trenton, NJ $56,460
Ocean City, NJ $53,850
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $50,250
$53,520
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)

Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($50,620) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,010
Farmington, NM $46,230
Las Cruces, NM $43,670
Santa Fe, NM $50,620
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $43,870
$45,280
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)

Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($54,850) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Reno, NV $54,850
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $49,150
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,950
$52,650
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)

Rochester, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($50,870) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $46,620
Syracuse, NY $42,950
Binghamton, NY $26,440
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $38,330
Elmira, NY N/A
Glens Falls, NY N/A
Ithaca, NY N/A
Kingston, NY N/A
Rochester, NY $50,870
Utica-Rome, NY $31,700
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY N/A
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $35,640
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $32,710
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $35,310
$37,841
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)

West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($51,920) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN N/A
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA N/A
Canton-Massillon, OH N/A
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $48,450
Columbus, OH $47,110
Dayton, OH $25,360
Lima, OH N/A
Mansfield, OH N/A
Springfield, OH N/A
Toledo, OH N/A
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,920
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $45,630
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
$43,694
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)

Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($43,340) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $42,630
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,750
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40,930
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,700
Lawton, OK $42,420
Oklahoma City, OK $43,340
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,040
$40,830
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($46,330) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,330
Bend-Redmond, OR N/A
Corvallis, OR $30,970
Eugene, OR $25,360
Grants Pass, OR N/A
Medford, OR $32,910
Salem, OR $43,620
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $43,720
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $35,960
$36,981
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($45,890) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,890
Pittsburgh, PA $36,720
Reading, PA N/A
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $45,620
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Altoona, PA N/A
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA N/A
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA N/A
East Stroudsburg, PA N/A
Erie, PA $36,720
Gettysburg, PA N/A
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $19,440
Johnstown, PA $23,570
Lancaster, PA $30,220
Lebanon, PA N/A
State College, PA N/A
Williamsport, PA N/A
York-Hanover, PA $35,920
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $35,340
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $23,390
$33,283
Puerto Rico N/A
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina N/A
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($42,450) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $42,450
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,490
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,810
$40,917
Tennessee N/A
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($53,830) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,830
El Paso, TX N/A
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $51,430
Amarillo, TX N/A
Austin-Round Rock, TX N/A
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX N/A
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX N/A
College Station-Bryan, TX N/A
Corpus Christi, TX N/A
Killeen-Temple, TX N/A
Laredo, TX N/A
Longview, TX N/A
Lubbock, TX N/A
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX N/A
Midland, TX N/A
Odessa, TX N/A
San Angelo, TX N/A
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $30,090
Sherman-Denison, TX N/A
Texarkana, TX-AR N/A
Tyler, TX N/A
Victoria, TX N/A
Waco, TX N/A
Wichita Falls, TX N/A
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
$45,117
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($48,670) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Provo-Orem, UT $40,730
St. George, UT $39,090
Salt Lake City, UT $48,670
Ogden-Clearfield, UT $42,840
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $44,320
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $40,990
$42,773
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($90,640) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA N/A
Richmond, VA N/A
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $90,640
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Charlottesville, VA N/A
Harrisonburg, VA N/A
Roanoke, VA N/A
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
Winchester, VA-WV N/A
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$90,640
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($42,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $40,020
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $42,900
$41,460
Wisconsin N/A
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)

Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($43,780) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Charleston, WV $38,270
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,380
Morgantown, WV $37,710
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $39,220
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $43,780
Wheeling, WV-OH $37,070
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $34,120
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $36,110
$38,083
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($50,840) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Cheyenne, WY $50,840
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $49,730
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,090
$48,887

4 Jobs Attainable With This Degree

The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a master's degree.  For a master's degree, the average salary median is $45,619.  For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $42,550. 

  Marriage and Family Therapists

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Salary Ratio: 0.33    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • ABA Behavior Therapist (Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior Therapist)
  • Behavior Specialist
  • Behavior Support Specialist
  • Behavior Therapist
  • Behavioral Analyst
  • Behavioral Health Clinician
  • Behavioral Specialist
  • Behavioral Therapist
  • Child and Family Counselor
  • Clinical Therapist
  • Counselor
  • Couples Therapist
  • Couples' Therapist
  • Family Counselor
  • Family Service Counselor
  • Family Therapist
  • Group Counselor
  • Human Relations Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Therapist
  • Marriage and Family Counselor
  • Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
  • Marriage Counselor
  • Marriage Therapist
  • Military and Family Life Counselor
  • Outpatient Therapist
  • Play Therapist
  • Relationship Counselor
  • US Salary Median: $49,024
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 12.4%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Mental Health Counselors

Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.

Salary Ratio: 0.33    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Behavior Analyst
  • Behavior Support Specialist (BSS)
  • Behavioral Health Consultant
  • Behavioral Health Counselor
  • Behavioral Health Therapist
  • Bereavement Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Clinical Counselor
  • Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • Clinician
  • Corrections Caseworker
  • Counselor
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Domestic Violence Advocate
  • Elder Counselor
  • Grief Counselor
  • Group Counselor
  • Group Home Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
  • Licensed Counselor
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Mental Health Case Manager
  • Mental Health Clinician
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Mental Health Professional
  • Mental Health Program Specialist
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Residential Child Care Counselor
  • Treatment Coordinator
  • US Salary Median: $45,202
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 12.4%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Salary Ratio: 0.33    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Bereavement Coordinator
  • Bishop
  • Brother
  • Cantor
  • Catechist
  • Catholic Priest
  • Chancellor
  • Chaplain
  • Children's Minister
  • Children's Pastor
  • Christian Counselor
  • Clergy Member
  • College Chaplain
  • Confessor
  • Congregational Care Pastor
  • Curate
  • Deacon
  • Deaconess
  • Elder
  • Evangelist
  • Hebrew Cantor
  • Hospice Chaplain
  • Hospital Chaplain
  • Imam
  • Marriage Counselor Minister
  • Marriage Performer
  • Minister
  • Minister Assistant
  • Missionary Coordinator
  • Mohel
  • Ordained Minister
  • Parish Priest
  • Pastor
  • Pastoral Counselor
  • Pope
  • Preacher
  • Prefect
  • Presbyterian Clergy
  • Priest
  • Rabbi
  • Rector
  • Resident Chaplain
  • Reverend
  • Student Ministry Pastor
  • Vicar
  • Wedding Officiant
  • Worship Leader
  • Worship Pastor
  • Youth Minister
  • Youth Pastor
  • US Salary Median: $49,497
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 12.4%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Salary Ratio: 0.5    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Adult Ministries Director
  • Campus Ministry Director
  • Children's Director
  • Children's Ministries Director
  • Children's Ministry Coordinator
  • Children's Ministry Director
  • Christian Education Director
  • Church Supervisor
  • Parish Religious Education Director
  • Program Director
  • Religious Activities Director
  • Religious Education Coordinator
  • Religious Education Director
  • Senior Adults Director
  • Student Ministries Director
  • Women's Ministry Director
  • Worship Director
  • Youth and Family Ministry Director
  • Youth Coordinator
  • Youth Director
  • Youth Ministry Coordinator
  • Youth Ministry Director
  • US Salary Median: $47,105
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 12.4%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's


Average Education Costs

Master's

The average cost for a graduate degree is $17,052 per year (or $18,327 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $34,104 to earn a master's (or $36,654 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($113,928 if you're in-state, $123,044 if you're out-of-state).

Bachelor's

The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $28,482 per year (or $30,761 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $113,928 to earn a bachelor's (or $123,044 if you're out-of-state).

Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling Degrees

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

2200 SW 10th Street - Deerfield Beach, FL

Out-of-state cost: $7,140/year
In-state cost: $7,140/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

5001 N. Oak Trafficway - Kansas City, MO

Out-of-state cost: $9,020/year
In-state cost: $9,020/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

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Madonna University

36600 Schoolcraft Rd - Livonia, MI

Out-of-state cost: $24,000/year
In-state cost: $24,000/year
Degrees: Certificate

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Lancaster Bible College

901 Eden Rd - Lancaster, PA

Out-of-state cost: $27,010/year
In-state cost: $27,010/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

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La Salle University

1900 W Olney Ave - Philadelphia, PA

Out-of-state cost: $32,425/year
In-state cost: $32,425/year
Degrees: Certificate

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Houston Baptist University

7502 Fondren Rd - Houston, TX

Out-of-state cost: $34,500/year
In-state cost: $34,500/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

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Lipscomb University

One University Park Drive - Nashville, TN

Out-of-state cost: $34,744/year
In-state cost: $34,744/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

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Virginia Commonwealth University

910 W Franklin St - Richmond, VA

Out-of-state cost: $36,048/year
In-state cost: $14,710/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

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Abilene Christian University

Out-of-state cost: $37,800/year
In-state cost: $37,800/year
Degrees: Certificate

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University of Maryland, Baltimore

620 West Lexington St - Baltimore, MD

Out-of-state cost: $40,013/year
In-state cost: $11,213/year
Degrees: Certificate

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Biola University

13800 Biola Ave - La Mirada, CA

Out-of-state cost: $43,512/year
In-state cost: $43,512/year
Degrees: Certificate

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Loyola University Maryland

4501 N Charles St - Baltimore, MD

Out-of-state cost: $51,100/year
In-state cost: $51,100/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate, Certificate

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George Washington University

1918 F Street, NW - Washington, DC

Out-of-state cost: $56,049/year
In-state cost: $56,049/year
Degrees: Certificate

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Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling Degrees

Criswell College

4010 Gaston Avenue - Dallas, TX

Out-of-state cost: $10,224/year
In-state cost: $10,224/year
Degrees: Master's

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Faulkner University

5345 Atlanta Hwy - Montgomery, AL

Out-of-state cost: $11,850/year
In-state cost: $11,850/year
Degrees: Master's

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Pentecostal Theological Seminary

900 Walker St NE - Cleveland, TN

Out-of-state cost: $11,995/year
In-state cost: $11,995/year
Degrees: Master's

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Christian Theological Seminary

1000 W 42nd St - Indianapolis, IN

Out-of-state cost: $12,990/year
In-state cost: $12,990/year
Degrees: Master's

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Trinity International University-Florida

9010 SW 137th Ave, Suite #101 - Miami, FL

Out-of-state cost: $13,660/year
In-state cost: $13,660/year
Degrees: Master's

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Regent University

1000 Regent University Dr - Virginia Beach, VA

Out-of-state cost: $17,052/year
In-state cost: $17,052/year
Degrees: Master's

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Moravian College

1200 Main St - Bethlehem, PA

Out-of-state cost: $17,442/year
In-state cost: $17,442/year
Degrees: Master's

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Trinity International University-Illinois

2065 Half Day Rd - Deerfield, IL

Out-of-state cost: $17,780/year
In-state cost: $17,780/year
Degrees: Master's

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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

130 Essex St - South Hamilton, MA

Out-of-state cost: $22,100/year
In-state cost: $22,100/year
Degrees: Master's

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Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

2121 Sheridan Road - Evanston, IL

Out-of-state cost: $22,747/year
In-state cost: $22,747/year
Degrees: Master's

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Fordham University

441 E Fordham Rd - Bronx, NY

Out-of-state cost: $23,846/year
In-state cost: $23,846/year
Degrees: Master's

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Loma Linda University

11139 Anderson Street - Loma Linda, CA

Out-of-state cost: $30,640/year
In-state cost: $30,640/year
Degrees: Master's

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