SOC 43-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Billing and Posting Clerks — Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO · 6 metro areas compared
At $45,930, median pay for Billing and Posting Clerks in Grand Junction, CO tracks the national median of $48,500 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,930, median pay for Billing and Posting Clerks in Grand Junction, CO tracks the national median of $48,500 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,040 to $52,480.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $58,240. Of the 286 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 197th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,410 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $40,040 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $45,930 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $52,480 | +8.2% |
| 90th | $59,160 | +22.0% |
| Mean | $46,890 | −3.3% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $58,240 | 4,950 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $53,030 | 320 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $49,240 | 430 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $48,690 | 860 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $47,160 | 340 | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $46,570 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Junction run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $45,930 buys what $44,549 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,549US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,930 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,410 to $59,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $58,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Billing and Posting Clerks in Grand Junction, CO?
The median annual wage is $45,930, or $22.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,500, so pay in Grand Junction, CO is 5.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Grand Junction, CO earns more than $59,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,410 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $58,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Grand Junction, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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