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.
Common Job Titles
- Clinical Therapist
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Outpatient Therapist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Marriage and Family Therapists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
65,870
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $42,610. 25th percentile: U.S. $48,600. 50th percentile: U.S. $63,780. 75th percentile: U.S. $85,020. 90th percentile: U.S. $111,610. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $42,610 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $111,610 |
| Workers on average earn | $72,720 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Therapy and Counseling5.0/5
- Psychology4.9/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
- Sociology and Anthropology3.9/5
- English Language3.6/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom
Technology Skills
- Advantage Software Psych Advantage
- American Medical Billing Software PMA
- Anasazi Software Client Data System
- Beaver Creek Software The THERAPIST
- Blueberry Harbor Software Clinical Record Keeper
- Care Paths eRecord
- Casamba Smart
- Cornucopia Software Practice MAGIC
Tools & Equipment
- Computer laser printers
- Desktop computers
- Doll houses
- Dolls
- Hand puppets
- Laptop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers