Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for marriage and family therapists is $29.18 an hour ($60,700 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($66,940). Colorado ranks 26th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for marriage and family therapists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.61 | $47,030 |
| 25% of workers | $26.19 | $54,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.18 | $60,700 |
| 75% of workers | $35.61 | $74,070 |
| 90% of workers | $61.73 | $128,400 |
Marriage and Family Therapists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $64,120 | 0 |
| Boulder | $60,700 | 0 |
| Grand Junction | $47,030 | 0 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for marriage and family therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +13.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $63,720 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,690 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $63,480 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $65,620 |
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| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $113,290 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $47,840 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $62,390 |
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