Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $50,120 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,080
90th percentile $78,150
Employed locally 600
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,080
    25th
    $50,120
    50th (median)
    $50,120
    75th
    $61,640
    90th
    $78,150

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 70% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,890
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $98,250
    District of Columbia $94,730
    Chico, CA $93,670

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,470
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,650
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,300
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Grand Junction, CO is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Grand Junction, CO is 19.6% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,080 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,120.