Statewide Missouri figures for the three BLS occupations behind the therapist title — there is no single therapist figure, and no city-level figure for St. Louis.

Counselors (combined) median

$56,910

SOC 21-1018 · −4% vs. national

Marriage & family therapists median

$60,440

SOC 21-1013 · −10% vs. national

MH & substance abuse social workers median

$49,560

SOC 21-1023 · −18% vs. national

See all three occupations side by side →

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Missouri — SOC 21-1018 $56,910, SOC 21-1013 $60,440, SOC 21-1023 $49,560; no single therapist figure exists

Employers

Who’s Hiring Therapists in St. Louis

3 employers have 6 open therapist roles in St. Louis, led by Universal Health Services with 3 openings.

Universal Health Services3 open Thriveworks2 open LifeStance Health1 open

About This Role

A therapist is a master's-level licensed clinician providing psychotherapy — usually credentialed as an LCSW, LPC/LMHC, or LMFT.

Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across the St. Louis area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many therapist jobs are open in St. Louis, MO right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 6 live therapist openings in St. Louis, MO. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a therapist earn in Missouri?

BLS publishes no single therapist figure. In Missouri, the May 2025 medians are $56,910 for counselors (combined), $60,440 for marriage and family therapists, $49,560 for mental health and substance abuse social workers.

03Which employers are hiring therapists in St. Louis?

The St. Louis listings currently come from 3 employers, including Universal Health Services (3), Thriveworks (2), and LifeStance Health (1).