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Marriage and Family Therapists

Role Overview

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. Excludes “Psychologists” (19-3032 through 19-3039) and “Social Workers” (21-1020).

Recommended Majors

Social Work. Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling. Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services. Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.

Related Careers

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Clergy Clergy Community and Social Service Occupations Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Community Health Workers

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Hawaii	$135,870
New Jersey	$89,030
Utah	$81,170
Virginia	$80,670
Oregon	$79,890
Connecticut	$76,930
Minnesota	$72,370
Colorado	$69,990
Maine	$68,670
Nebraska	$68,550
New Mexico	$67,990
Kansas	$66,620
Maryland	$65,300
New York	$65,020
Missouri	$64,900

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Median Annual Salary

$63,780

Projected Growth (10yr)

+12.6%

Avg. annual openings

7.7k

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