Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $55,520 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $78,630
Employed locally 270
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $55,520
    75th
    $67,700
    90th
    $78,630

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $78,250
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $72,950

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,000
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,710
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,590
    Social Workers, All Other $62,990
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Grand Junction, CO is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 5.2% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.