# SOC 21-1013: Marriage and Family Therapists

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1013

Employers submitted 517 certified H-1B applications for Marriage and Family Therapists (21-1013) roles, requesting 518 workers. The average offered wage is $57,246/yr, 14% below the BLS national median ($66,940/yr). (2025, SOC 21-1013) The largest filers are Special Service for GROUPS, Inc., Chinatown Service Center and Penny Lane Centers.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 517 |
| Total workers | 518 |
| Average offered wage | $57K |
| Average prevailing wage | $48K |
| BLS median wage | $67K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 21-1013 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -14% |

## Top employers (of 278)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Special Service for GROUPS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/special-service-for-groups-inc-66b67d5ec8) | 19 | 19 | $62K | $67K |
| [Chinatown Service Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/chinatown-service-center-8c10f44756) | 16 | 16 | $60K | $67K |
| [Penny Lane Centers](https://www.xh1b.org/org/penny-lane-centers-cbfefbddea) | 15 | 15 | $47K | $67K |
| [Foothill Family Service](https://www.xh1b.org/org/foothill-family-service-1916559b9f) | 14 | 14 | $56K | $67K |
| [Grossbard & Bourzat Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/grossbard-bourzat-corporation-670a059e54) | 10 | 10 | $57K | $67K |
| [Pacific Clinics](https://www.xh1b.org/org/pacific-clinics-7dac1e427d) | 9 | 9 | $51K | $67K |
| [Union of Pan Asian Communities](https://www.xh1b.org/org/union-of-pan-asian-communities-a51f701146) | 8 | 8 | $53K | $67K |
| [Sea Mar Community Health Centers](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sea-mar-community-health-centers-6777055a51) | 8 | 8 | $70K | $67K |
| [Michael J. WHITMAN, a Psychological Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/michael-j-whitman-a-psychological-corpor-feb79bbb4c) | 8 | 8 | $69K | $67K |
| [Citron Hennessey Mental Health Counselors PLLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/citron-hennessey-mental-health-counselor-bfd390de7f) | 7 | 7 | $63K | $67K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 9 | $37K |
| 2011 | 25 | 25 | $45K |
| 2012 | 26 | 26 | $45K |
| 2013 | 24 | 24 | $45K |
| 2014 | 20 | 20 | $49K |
| 2015 | 10 | 11 | $50K |
| 2016 | 25 | 25 | $41K |
| 2017 | 23 | 23 | $47K |
| 2018 | 20 | 20 | $46K |
| 2019 | 29 | 29 | $50K |
| 2020 | 13 | 13 | $42K |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | $49K |
| 2022 | 24 | 24 | $58K |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | $60K |
| 2024 | 28 | 28 | $60K |
| 2025 | 44 | 44 | $69K |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | $61K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 241 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 29 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 26 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 23 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 20 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 8 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 5 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 3 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1013
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=21-1013
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=21-1013


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.