The Average Salary of a Family Counselor
Family counselors, also known as marriage and family therapists, treat emotional and mental disorders within families. They do so through such therapeutic techniques as education, individual counseling or group therapy.
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Basics
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2009, family counselors earned a median annual income of $46,920. The bottom 10 percent earned $29,270 and the top 10 percent made $73,610.
Industry
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The type of industry affects salary, with state governments offering the highest pay at $58,120, followed by private companies at $57,220, as of May 2009. Those working for elementary and secondary schools made $54,560, while those in hospitals earned $52,870.
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Location
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The state in which the job is located can affect compensation with Hawaii paying the most at $74,070, followed by Georgia at $63,510. Those working in New Jersey received $60,920, while those in Alaska earned $60,700, in May 2009.
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