Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $66,140 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.80
10th percentile $44,570
90th percentile $80,990
Employed locally 160
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,570
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $66,140
    75th
    $75,530
    90th
    $80,990

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440
    District of Columbia $92,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $82,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,140

    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
    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 Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Grand Junction, CO is $31.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.68 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 2.9% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,570 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.