Marriage/Family Therapist

Code: 21-1013.00

Also known as: Clinical Therapist, Counselor, Family Therapist, Human Relations Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Outpatient Therapist, Play Therapist

Description: Marriage and Family Therapists listen to their clients' problems and help them create proactive strategies to deal with issues relating to family and marital stability. These Therapists are required to have a Master's degree and a license in the state their state of practice.

Marriage/Family Therapist

Typical wages


10% $33,140
25% $39,130
Median $51,340
75% $68,020
90% $92,930
10% $15.93
25% $18.81
Median $24.69
75% $32.7
90% $44.68

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
66,200
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
80,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 7,900