Marriage and Family Therapists in California
Marriage and family therapists diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of family systems and relationships. They work in private practices, hospitals, community mental health centers, and clinical settings, applying psychotherapeutic techniques to help individuals, couples, and families resolve emotional and behavioral issues. In California the median pay is $67,300 a year, 1% above the national median of $66,940.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Marriage and Family Therapist- Substance Use Disorder Program · Veterans Health Administration · Fresno, California · $77307–$100504
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Brookline, MA · OptiMindHealth · United States · Remote
Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Marriage and Family Therapists.
Licenses and training in California
Marriage and Family Therapists pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 21-1013.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.