career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Marriage and Family Therapists and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Marriage and Family Therapists | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1013 | 19-3041 |
| title | Marriage and Family Therapists | Sociologists |
| onet code | 21-1013.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 5 | 5 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 65,870 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 72,720 | 111,670 |
| a median | 63,780 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 42,610 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 48,600 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 85,020 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 111,610 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 34 | 53 |
| h median | 30 | 48 |
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