Marriage and Family Therapists

7.6/10 job score
AUTOMATION RISK
0.0%
risk level
POLLING
GROWTH
13.9%
by 2031
WAGES
$49,880
or $23.98 hourly
VOLUME
54,800
as of 2021

What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 0.0% (Totally Safe)

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Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
Social Perceptiveness
Negotiation
Originality
Persuasion
Key
very important
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How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Marriage and Family Therapists' job openings is expected to rise 13.9% by 2031
'Marriage and Family Therapists' is expected to be a very fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

What are the median wages for 'Marriage and Family Therapists' in the United States?

In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Marriage and Family Therapists' was $49,880, or $23.98 hourly
'Marriage and Family Therapists' are paid 9.0% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed as marriage and family therapists?

As of 2021 there were 54,800 people employed as Marriage and Family Therapists within the United States.
This represents around 0.04% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 2 thousand people are employed as Marriage and Family Therapists.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 21-1013.00

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