Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $33,690 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $39,510
Employed locally 1,240
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $32,970
    50th (median)
    $33,690
    75th
    $35,740
    90th
    $39,510

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 47% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,320
    Boulder, CO $42,360
    Fairbanks-College, AK $40,130
    District of Columbia $39,420

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $40,060
    Medical Assistants $45,330
    Dental Assistants $45,190
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,460
    Massage Therapists $67,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Grand Junction, CO is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Grand Junction, CO is 3.5% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,970.