Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapists
SOC 21-1013
How Much Does a Marriage & Family Therapist Make?
The national median salary for a Marriage & Family Therapist is $58,510 per year ($28.13/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).
That's 11% below the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.
How to Become a Marriage & Family Therapist
State license REQUIRED (LMFT)
Marriage & Family Therapist Job Outlook
Much faster than avg — the BLS projects 11% growth from 2024 to 2034.
That's significantly faster than the average across all occupations (4%).
About 6,500 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.
Relationship counseling demand; telehealth expansion
What It's Like to Work as a Marriage & Family Therapist
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
Many positions can be performed remotely, making this a strong option for location-independent work.
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Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024.
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