Occupational Therapists pay range in Grand Junction
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,170 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Grand Junction earn between $97,380 and $119,190.
- $83K10th
- $97K25th
- $107KMedian
- $119K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,880 | $9,157 | $52.83 |
| Median | $107,380 | $8,948 | $51.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,380 | $8,115 | $46.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,190 | $9,932 | $57.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Grand Junction vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Grand Junction earn about the same as the Colorado average ($111,620) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | $109,880 | $107,380 | $83,310 | $137,170 | 110 |
| Colorado | $111,620 | $106,720 | $81,390 | $157,820 | 3,390 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Grand Junction
On the average salary of $109,880, a single filer in Grand Junction takes home about $82,004 a year, or $6,834 a month and $3,154 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross 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.
Is Grand Junction a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Junction area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $109,880 buys what about $115,087 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Junction ($48,510). A typical home costs $436,543, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Colorado cities
Grand Junction ranks 6th of 7 Colorado metro areas for this job; Boulder pays the most ($123,360).
- Boulder$123,360
- Greeley$120,290
- Pueblo$112,630
- Colorado Springs$111,980
- Denver$110,720
- Grand Junction$109,880
- Fort Collins$102,700
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Grand Junction: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Grand Junction?
$52.83 an hour on average, and $51.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Grand Junction?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Grand Junction?
About $82,004 a year ($6,834 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,880. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Grand Junction than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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. SOC code 29-1122; area Grand Junction, CO (24300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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