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Marriage and Family Therapists

Help to treat or solve problems within marriages or families.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Above the statewide median
$32.93 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  16.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Graduate degree (any type) is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Help clients get needed services or resources.
  • Maintain client records.
  • Write reports or evaluations.
  • Collect information about clients.
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Job Title Examples:

Clinical Services Director
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Psychotherapist

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $32.93
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Marriage and Family Therapists *

Area Low Median High
U S
$22.33 $28.25 $37.55
Minnesota
$29.78 $32.93 $41.68
Central Minnesota
$28.54 $31.55 $39.15
Northeast Minnesota
$28.16 $32.74 $40.74
Northwest Minnesota
$28.35 $29.56 $38.54
Southeast Minnesota
$29.48 $32.93 $41.18
Southwest Minnesota
$30.01 $36.03 $40.09
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$31.28 $36.41 $43.08

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 3240 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Marriage and Family Therapists most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in high demand.

 

Future Demand

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