career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Marriage and Family Therapists | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1013 | 21-1023 |
| title | Marriage and Family Therapists | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
| onet code | 21-1013.00 | 21-1023.00 |
| description | 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. | Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 21 | 21 |
| tot emp | 65,870 | 125,910 |
| a mean | 72,720 | 68,290 |
| a median | 63,780 | 60,060 |
| a pct10 | 42,610 | 39,620 |
| a pct25 | 48,600 | 46,550 |
| a pct75 | 85,020 | 78,980 |
| a pct90 | 111,610 | 104,130 |
| h mean | 34 | 32 |
| h median | 30 | 28 |
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