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Marriage and Family Therapists in The United States
(Especialistas en terapia matrimonial y familiar)
Marriage and Family Therapists -- 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 professional services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 21-1013.00 |
| Career Interests | SAI |
| Minimum education required | (Master) Master's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Internship) Internship/residency |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 2.24 (high growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 55,300 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 67,700 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 7,500 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $32,070 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $54,590 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $87,700 |
| Career Cluster | Human Services (Servicios Humanos) |
| Major Occupational Group | Community and Social Services |
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