Community Health Workers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $35,780 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $50,530
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $35,780
    75th
    $42,620
    90th
    $50,530

    Grand Junction economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    Boulder, CO $65,420
    Columbus, OH $64,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,960

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,520
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Grand Junction, CO is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.29 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 29.9% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.