Childcare Workers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $35,840 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $41,720
Employed locally 210
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,990
    50th (median)
    $35,840
    75th
    $38,560
    90th
    $41,720

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Childcare Workers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $45,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    Boulder, CO $42,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $40,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,720

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $40,210
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,560
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $30,140
    Animal Caretakers $31,200
    Recreation Workers $35,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Grand Junction, CO is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.90 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 11.8% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,990.