Salary distribution
Where Missouri marriage and family therapists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $51,310 and $80,760, with a median of $64,900.
Marriage and Family Therapists pay by experience level in Missouri
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Missouri over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.9 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.9 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.4 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
- 4.3 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
- 02
Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.
- 03
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other personal issues.
- 04
Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.
- 05
Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, or financial difficulties.
- 06
Collect information about clients, using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion, or observation.
- 07
Confer with clients to develop plans for posttreatment activities.
- 08
Confer with other counselors, doctors, and professionals to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+12.7%
Projected annual openings
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BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for marriage and family therapists in major Missouri metropolitan areas.
- Kansas City$63,540
- St. Louis$63,020
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Missouri?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Missouri is $64,900.
- How does Missouri compare to the national median for Marriage and Family Therapists?
- The Missouri median is +0.3% versus the BLS national figure of $64,710.
- What is the salary range for Marriage and Family Therapists in Missouri?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $38,080 and the 90th-percentile at $116,840, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Marriage and Family Therapists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 12.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Marriage and Family Therapists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.