Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $64,120 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $128,400
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $57,190
    50th (median)
    $64,120
    75th
    $84,480
    90th
    $128,400

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 63% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 37% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,390
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Denver, CO is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Denver, CO is 0.5% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,190.