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Marriage and Family Therapists (21-1013) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$35.96
Entry wage$25.37
10th percentile wage$24.77
50th percentile wage$31.18
90th percentile wage$52.76
Marriage and Family Therapists (21-1013)
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. Excludes Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029) and "Psychologists" of all types (19-3031 through 19-3039).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $31.18 $30.69 $0.49
2022$30.03+3.8%$29.55+3.8%$0.47
2021$28.69+4.7%$28.24+4.7%$0.45
2020$27.94+2.7%$27.50+2.7%$0.44
2019$27.37+2.1%$26.94+2.1%$0.43
2018$26.75+2.3%$26.33+2.3%$0.42
2017$26.18+2.2%$25.77+2.2%$0.41
2016$25.63+2.1%$25.23+2.1%$0.40
2015$25.15+1.9%$24.75+1.9%$0.40
2014$24.64+2.1%$24.25+2.1%$0.39
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $31.18 $25.89 $5.29
2022$30.03+3.8%$25.03+3.4%$5.00
2021$28.69+4.7%$23.68+5.7%$5.01
2020$27.94+2.7%$22.87+3.5%$5.07
2019$27.37+2.1%$22.22+2.9%$5.15
2018$26.75+2.3%$21.57+3.0%$5.17
2017$26.18+2.2%$20.96+2.9%$5.22
2016$25.63+2.1%$20.47+2.4%$5.16
2015$25.15+1.9%$19.95+2.6%$5.20
2014$24.64+2.1%$19.53+2.2%$5.11
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $35.19  90  
Eastern $31.18  40  
South Central $28.62  50  
North Central $25.94  160  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $25.94  160  
Northwest $35.19  90  
South Central $28.62  50  
Eastern $31.18  40  
Wages in other areas
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