Human Services

Marriage and Family Therapists

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems.

Salary Breakdown

Marriage and Family Therapists

Average

$52,340

ANNUAL

$25.17

HOURLY

Entry Level

$35,270

ANNUAL

$16.96

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,690

ANNUAL

$23.41

HOURLY

Expert Level

$62,870

ANNUAL

$30.23

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Marriage and Family Therapists

1,370

Projected job openings through 2030


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Marriage and Family Therapists

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Marriage and Family Therapists


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Marriage and Family Therapists

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Therapy and Counseling

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Sociology and Anthropology

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity


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