Family Counselor

What We Do

A marriage or family therapist, also known as a Family Counselor, works closely with families to resolve emotional conflicts and promote communication. Areas of concern that are addressed in this field are divorce, money problems, substance abuse, as well as many other attitude and behavioral problems.

Work Environment

Family Counselors may work out of private practices or in clients' homes.

How to Become

All U.S. states require a master's degree in this field, with a bachelor's degree in a related field as a foundation. Usually the master's degree is in marriage and family therapy.

Job Outlook

The prospects for this career are wonderful and the BLS projects a 31% increase in employment.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Family Counselor was $ 62,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide are 7% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Two years of clinical training and practical experience is required in the qualification process for state licensure, followed by an exam.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Family Counselor.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Family Counselor from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Family Counselor:
Below are the salaries for Family Counselor, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 62,000.00	$ 43,667.00	$ 41,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 63,000.00
Alaska - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 46,000.00
Arizona - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 51,000.00
Arkansas - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 62,000.00
California - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 67,000.00
Colorado - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 55,000.00
Connecticut - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 72,000.00
DC - $ 77,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 77,000.00
Delaware - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 55,000.00
Florida - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 58,000.00
Georgia - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 71,000.00
Hawaii - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 39,000.00
Idaho - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 42,000.00
Illinois - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 70,000.00
Indiana - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 60,000.00
Iowa - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 61,000.00
Kansas - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 57,000.00
Kentucky - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 53,000.00
Louisiana - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 54,000.00
Maine - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 55,000.00
Maryland - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 64,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 75,000.00
Michigan - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 63,000.00
Minnesota - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 54,000.00
Mississippi - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 64,000.00
Missouri - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 61,000.00
Montana - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 55,000.00
Nebraska - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 46,000.00
Nevada - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 48,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 61,000.00
New Jersey - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 67,000.00
New Mexico - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 54,000.00
New York - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 75,000.00
North Carolina - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 59,000.00
North Dakota - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 55,000.00
Ohio - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 59,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 57,000.00
Oregon - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 59,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 60,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 57,000.00
South Carolina - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 60,000.00
South Dakota - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 47,000.00
Tennessee - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 57,000.00
Texas - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 60,000.00
Utah - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 48,000.00
Vermont - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 55,000.00
Virginia - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 62,000.00
Washington - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 63,000.00
West Virginia - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 59,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 55,000.00
Wyoming - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Family Counselor salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Family Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Family Counselor $ 52,000.00

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