LMFT Jobs
Across 328 live LMFT listings, median advertised pay is $120K, based on the 270 that state a salary; 64% are remote or telehealth, 10% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Gotham Enterprises (147), LifeStance Health (44), Senior Care Therapy (18).
328+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 270 roles pay ~$120k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Senior Care TherapyEmployer score · SilverSilver Spring, MD
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mathiesen Memorial Health ClinicEmployer score · SilverCalifornia
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Chemical Dependency Evening Program - Sharp McDonald Center - Per Diem - Variable Shift
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Brave HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Aviva HealthEmployer score · SilverRoseburg, OR
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Full-Time)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Spanish Speaking
Senior Care TherapyEmployer score · SilverNew Jersey
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Alexander Valley HealthcareCloverdale, CA
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverSan Leandro, CA
Outpatient Behavioral Health - LMFT
Mid Cities PsychiatryEmployer score · SilverTexas
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Marriage & Family Therapy Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough marriage & family therapy listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Illinois leads at $127k, against a $105k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: New Mexico (8.5/10), Montana (8.4/10), Mississippi (8.3/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $127k | $120k | 7.3/10 | 18 |
| Oregon | $121k | $105k | 7.3/10 | 12 |
| Vermont | $118k | $109k | 7.9/10 | 7 |
| Arkansas | $118k | $130k | 7.8/10 | 5 |
| Mississippi | $118k | $129k | 8.3/10 | 7 |
| North Carolina | $118k | $119k | 7.8/10 | 15 |
| West Virginia | $118k | $125k | 7.0/10 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | $118k | $127k | 5.2/10 | 3 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $118k | $117k | 8.4/10 | 8 |
| New Hampshire | $117k | $112k | 7.0/10 | 30 |
| Connecticut | $117k | $105k | 6.6/10 | 6 |
| Louisiana | $116k | $128k | 7.5/10 | 16 |
| Alaska | $116k | $113k | 5.6/10 | 16 |
| Missouri | $115k | $121k | 7.6/10 | 10 |
| Michigan | $114k | $113k | 7.2/10 | 22 |
| Minnesota | $113k | $103k | 6.6/10 | 8 |
| Massachusetts | $113k | $101k | 7.4/10 | 14 |
| Nevada | $112k | $112k | 7.0/10 | 9 |
| Washington | $111k | $104k | 6.9/10 | 65 |
| California | $110k | $90k | 6.4/10 | 141 |
| Hawaii | $109k | $89k | 7.7/10 | 6 |
| Ohio | $109k | $113k | 7.3/10 | 12 |
| Arizona | $108k | $104k | 7.6/10 | 17 |
| Delaware | $106k | $100k | 8.3/10 | 40 |
| Florida | $106k | $102k | 7.4/10 | 12 |
| Iowa | $105k | $115k | 6.3/10 | 29 |
| Virginia | $104k | $97k | 6.7/10 | 22 |
| Texas | $104k | $107k | 6.8/10 | 48 |
| Wisconsin | $104k | $104k | 8.2/10 | 6 |
| Kansas | $102k | $107k | 4.9/10 | 25 |
| Rhode Island | $100k | $92k | 7.0/10 | 45 |
| Colorado | $100k | $93k | 6.4/10 | 15 |
| New Mexico | $100k | $102k | 8.5/10 | 5 |
| Kentucky | $100k | $106k | 7.7/10 | 19 |
| Maryland | $100k | $89k | 6.9/10 | 25 |
| Alabama | $99k | $106k | 6.8/10 | 5 |
| Georgia | $98k | $97k | 6.7/10 | 18 |
| Wyoming | $96k | $104k | 6.1/10 | 53 |
| Indiana | $96k | $99k | 7.7/10 | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $95k | $94k | 7.5/10 | 133 |
| New Jersey | $92k | $79k | 6.7/10 | 16 |
| New York | $90k | $77k | 7.0/10 | 36 |
| South Carolina | $85k | $85k | 6.5/10 | 29 |
| Utah | $79k | $77k | 5.5/10 | 381 |
| North Dakota | $79k | $86k | 5.6/10 | 106 |
| South Dakota | $78k | $88k | 5.7/10 | 98 |
| District of Columbia | $77k | $64k | 5.7/10 | 98 |
| Maine | $77k | $73k | 6.3/10 | 139 |
| Idaho | $76k | $75k | 7.6/10 | 168 |
| Nebraska | $75k | $79k | 5.5/10 | 197 |
| Tennessee | $65k | $71k | 6.9/10 | 820 |
LMFT Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Most openings | Gotham Enterprises (147), LifeStance Health (44), Senior Care Therapy (18) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | BetterHelp (silver, 84/100), Gotham Enterprises (silver, 74/100), Mood Health (silver, 72/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; updated Oct 23, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for LMFT jobs is $91K. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About LMFT jobs.
How much do counselors earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselor jobs available?
Yes — about 40% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselor jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 30% with no on-call and 85% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Gotham Enterprises, Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution, SENIOR CARE THERAPY, Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 328 counselors positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in LMFT Jobs
Gotham Enterprises147 open roles here · WLB 96/100
LifeStance Health44 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Senior Care Therapy18 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution16 open roles here · WLB 76/100BetterHelp9 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Brave Health6 open roles here · WLB 99/100
Heredia Therapy Group6 open roles here · WLB 77/100
Mood Health5 open roles here · WLB 100/100