Marriage and Family Therapists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $52,310 -18% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $46,220
90th percentile $72,290
Employed locally 60
National median $63,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,220
    25th
    $52,310
    50th (median)
    $52,310
    75th
    $65,740
    90th
    $72,290

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Marriage and Family Therapists salary vs area income 73% Median Marriage and Family Therapists salary is 27% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,520
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,710
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,590
    Social Workers, All Other$62,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marriage and Family Therapists in Grand Junction, CO is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marriage and Family Therapists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 18% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Marriage and Family Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,220 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,310.