How much does a marriage and family therapist make in Denver?
$64,120a year
Median yearly pay for marriage and family therapists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $30.83 an hour or $5,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.83
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 131
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,470Median: $64,120Highest 10%: $128,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $57,190 | $27.50 | |
| Median | $64,120 | $30.83 | |
| 75th | $84,480 | $40.62 | |
| 90th | $128,400 | $61.73 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for marriage and family therapists.
| Boulder, CO | $60,700 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $47,030 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $80,060 |
| Counselor | $77,000 |
| Religious Worker | $75,460 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $71,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,920 |
| Child | $67,560 |
| Educational | $67,080 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,480 |
| Clergy | $63,190 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marriage and family therapist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $30.83 ($64,120 a year).
Do marriage and family therapists make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $64,120 against $66,940 nationally, 4% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $60,700, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for marriage and family therapist pay?
68 of 131 metro areas with data.
How much does a marriage and family therapist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.