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Average salary by job family in Grand Junction
| Management | $136,070 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $120,760 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $109,770 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $96,100 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $90,000 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $88,230 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,650 |
| Protective Service | $66,760 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,450 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,570 |
| Construction and Extraction | $59,960 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,180 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,110 |
| Sales and Related | $52,240 |
| Production | $51,300 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,090 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,300 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,780 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,510 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,960 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,540 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,610 |
Highest-paying jobs in Grand Junction
- Physicians, All Other$313,960
- Family Medicine Physicians$188,360
- Financial Managers$172,970
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$171,730
- Managers, All Other$166,170
- Dentists, General$165,960
- Sales Managers$164,830
- Marketing Managers$157,320
- Lawyers$151,810
- Petroleum Engineers$151,330
Most common jobs in Grand Junction and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,450 | $33,600 | $31,510 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,190 | $39,440 | $35,630 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,130 | $98,460 | $95,990 |
| Cashiers | 1,740 | $35,180 | $34,390 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,270 | $37,220 | $35,510 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,150 | $40,690 | $40,120 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,020 | $49,050 | $43,730 |
| General and Operations Managers | 970 | $140,090 | $107,130 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 950 | $59,800 | $56,600 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 950 | $46,410 | $45,510 |
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Cost of living in Grand Junction
Prices in the Grand Junction area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,570 therefore buys what $65,535 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $436,543, 6.1 times the median household income of $71,485.
$436,543typical home value
$71,485median household income
95.5BEA price parity
157,316metro population
Take-home pay in Grand Junction
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,590 | $31,438 | $2,620 |
| Median wage | $48,510 | $39,732 | $3,311 |
| Average wage | $62,570 | $50,411 | $4,201 |
| 75th percentile wage | $73,380 | $57,933 | $4,828 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Salaries for every job in Grand Junction
Management15 jobs
- Financial Managers$173K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$172K
- Managers, All Other$166K
- Sales Managers$165K
- Marketing Managers$157K
- Human Resources Managers$141K
- General and Operations Managers$140K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$138K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118K
- Industrial Production Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$116K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$116K
- Social and Community Service Managers$102K
- Food Service Managers$81K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical27 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$314K
- Family Medicine Physicians$188K
- Dentists, General$166K
- Pharmacists$149K
- Physician Assistants$132K
- Veterinarians$121K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$115K
- Occupational Therapists$110K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Dental Hygienists$101K
- Registered Nurses$98K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$92K
- Respiratory Therapists$86K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Paramedics$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$53K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$44K
Computer and Mathematical8 jobs
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science5 jobs
Business and Financial Operations18 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Personal Financial Advisors$95K
- Management Analysts$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$86K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$85K
- Cost Estimators$84K
- Loan Officers$83K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Logisticians$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
- Tax Preparers$58K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$124K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$88K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$70K
- Firefighters$64K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$51K
- Security Guards$43K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair17 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$70K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$70K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$69K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Social Workers, All Other$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
Construction and Extraction18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$63K
- Carpenters$62K
- Electricians$59K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Tile and Stone Setters$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$55K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Roofers$51K
- Construction Laborers$48K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$48K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$47K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$80K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$77K
- Instructional Coordinators$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$56K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$51K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Library Technicians$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$105K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74K
- Advertising Sales Agents$65K
- Insurance Sales Agents$64K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$35K
Production22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$72K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Machinists$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$42K
- Bakers$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Food Batchmakers$35K
Office and Administrative Support30 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$57K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Office Clerks, General$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Tellers$41K
- File Clerks$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support10 jobs
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Medical Assistants$45K
- Nursing Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$46K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Tour and Travel Guides$43K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55K
- Pest Control Workers$53K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- Waiters and Waitresses$49K
- Bartenders$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
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Salary in Grand Junction: questions
What is a good salary in Grand Junction?
Half of all workers in the Grand Junction metro earn less than $48,510 and the average is $62,570. Earning more than $73,380 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Grand Junction to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,614, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Grand Junction?
Physicians, All Other ($313,960), Family Medicine Physicians ($188,360), Financial Managers ($172,970).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Grand Junction, CO (24300), all occupations and 286 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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