May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO
286 occupations
Across 286 occupations with published wages in Grand Junction, physicians, all other record the highest median at $348,710 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Grand Junction
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,450 | $31,510 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,190 | $35,630 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,130 | $95,990 |
| Cashiers | 1,740 | $34,390 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,270 | $35,510 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,150 | $40,120 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,020 | $43,730 |
| General and Operations Managers | 970 | $107,130 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 950 | $45,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 950 | $56,600 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,800 | 80 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,080 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,510 | 2,450 |
| Dishwashers | $33,730 | 200 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,980 | 310 |
| Food Batchmakers | $34,040 | 80 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $34,060 | 140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,190 | 210 |
| Animal Caretakers | $34,270 | 150 |
| Recreation Workers | $34,350 | 190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.