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Job outlook for milieu therapists in the United States
Are milieu therapist jobs in demand?
Milieu therapist job and salary trends over time
Milieu therapist jobs over time
Milieu therapist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,548 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,517 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,603 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,570 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,548 | 0.00% |
Average milieu therapist salary over time
Milieu therapist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,611 | $19.52 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $39,911 | $19.19 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $39,237 | $18.86 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $38,755 | $18.63 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $38,108 | $18.32 | +1.6% |
Milieu therapist jobs by state
Most common states for milieu therapists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 191 | 25% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 387 | 20% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 185 | 18% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 161 | 17% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 107 | 17% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,096 | 16% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 506 | 16% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 474 | 16% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 917 | 15% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 197 | 15% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 101 | 15% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,498 | 14% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,011 | 14% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 844 | 14% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 800 | 14% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 144 | 14% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,686 | 13% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,633 | 13% |
| 19 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,138 | 13% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,113 | 12% |
Most common cities for milieu therapists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tewksbury | 2 | 7% | $53,406 |
Milieu Therapist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of milieu therapist experts
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Montclair State University
Antioch University
Dr. Nathan Tenhundfeld Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Human FactorsUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville
Psychology Department
What skills stand out on Milieu Therapist resumes?
Dr. Nathan Tenhundfeld Ph.D.: Strong analytical skills are a must. This includes both logic and reasoning skills, but also data analysis skills. For many jobs, the ability to collect and scientifically evaluate data will be vital, if not an absolute necessity. Similarly, a strong understanding of experimental methods can put a candidate in a great position to be able to help a company evaluate existing programs and chart a path forward for new ones. Finally, I would say that a strong ability to write is critical. Those graduates who are able to effectively and persuasively communicate in writing are setting themselves up for success at any company and allowing the company to leverage them for increasingly important tasks.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Milieu Therapists to find work opportunities?
Lyndal Khaw Ph.D.: Families and children are ubiquitous and exist in every social space across the country. They are in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. That being said, many issues impact children and families and services to support them best. With areas where populations are more extensive, there are typically more services and job opportunities for graduates in this field. Note, too, that with COVID-19 there is the capacity to work in the field remotely, so you may very well live in New Jersey and telecommute and be employed in New York state.
Dr. Erica Holmes
Associate Program ChairAntioch University
Psychological Trauma Studies Specialization
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Milieu Therapists?
Dr. Erica Holmes: It is difficult to guess what the future holds and what the long-term impact of a global pandemic might be for psychology graduates. We have certainly experienced many academic and training challenges that arise during this time. For example, many summer graduate students had to complete their remaining courses, graduate thesis, defend their dissertations, analyze research results, etc. using video conference technology, and adapt in-person therapy skills to continue seeing clients using teletherapy platforms.
I am sure that there will be an enduring impact of transitioning into the world of therapy during a global pandemic, and I'd like to think that the impact will include both positive and negative elements. Some positive elements may be increased resilience and flexibility, broader thinking about career paths and professional roles, along with the development of new skills and techniques to use with their clients, and increased access to mental health services.