Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $60,700 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $60,440
90th percentile $91,670
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,440
    25th
    $60,440
    50th (median)
    $60,700
    75th
    $74,070
    90th
    $91,670

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 59% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Marriage and Family Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $141,960
    Hawaii $135,870
    New Haven, CT $120,280
    Charlottesville, VA $106,870
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $105,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,100

    Nearby metros — Marriage and Family Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbia, MO $90,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,810
    Corvallis, OR $80,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,980
    Connecticut $76,930
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,170

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,780
    Social Workers, All Other$63,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marriage and Family Therapists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Boulder, CO is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.07 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Marriage and Family Therapists salaries?

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Boulder, CO is 4.8% below the national median of $63,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Marriage and Family Therapists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,440 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,440.