Social Services & Nonprofit

Marriage & Family Therapist

Common major: Psychology

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$81K/yr

Average Salary

6 years

Years of Education

+13%

Job Growth

78K+

Total Jobs

About this Career

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques with individuals, couples, and families, addressing cognitive, affective, and behavioral concerns.

Salary Range

Entry LevelSenior Level

$50K

Starting

$81K

Average

$112K

Senior

Education Path

1

High School Diploma or GED

Foundation requirement for all pathways

2

Master's Degree in Psychology

Typically 6 years

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Certifications & Licenses

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)

Required to practice

Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB)

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NCE — National Counselor Examination

Required to practice

NBCC

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NCMHCE — National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination

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NCC — National Certified Counselor

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Quick Facts

Field

Social Services & Nonprofit

Required Degree

Master's Degree

Time in School

6 years

Job Demand

Very High

10-Year Job Growth

+13%

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Job Outlook

Federal labor-market data for Marriage & Family Therapist

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Pay range

$50K–$112K

10th–90th percentile

Job growth

+13%

projected 2024–2034

Number of jobs

78K

in 2024

Faster than average

Above-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 78K to 88K jobs by 2034.

Typical duties

Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →

About this data

Direct match. Median $63,780; **13% growth**. 77,800 jobs.

SOC 21-1013BLS OOH 2024-34Verified Apr 28, 2026