How much does a LMFT earn in the US?

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist roles we recruit are advertised at roughly $58k – $88k: $58k at entry, $72k mid-career and $88k at senior or supervisory level. Setting, caseload size and payer mix move the figure more than years of experience do. Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience.

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What do LMFT jobs pay, and where are they?

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) roles in the US are advertised at roughly $58k – $88k, with entry roles near $58k and senior or supervisory roles near $88k. Strong in child, adolescent and family programs, and in states with large associate pipelines. Some LMFT work is remote — telehealth, supervision and documentation — but assessment-heavy roles usually are not.

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Are there LMFT jobs near me?

Start with your state page: it carries the licensure position, the local market read and every live role we hold there. If nothing is open, that is usually timing rather than absence — LMFT searches move quickly and most never reach a board.

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What a LMFT offer is worth depends on licensure, setting mix and cost of living as much as the headline number.

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