• Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Human Services
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 46,446
    $41,267 range bar $84,492
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Marriage and Family therapists help people manage problems with their family and other relationships.

What do they typically do

  • Encourage clients to discuss their emotions and experiences
  • Help clients process their reactions and adjust to difficult changes in their life, such as divorce and layoffs
  • Guide clients through the process of making decisions about their future
  • Help clients develop strategies and skills to change their behavior and to cope with difficult situations
  • Refer clients to other resources or services in the community, such as support groups or inpatient treatment facilities
  • Complete and maintain confidential files and mandated records

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.8%
Job Openings 3

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