Human Resources Specialists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $62,890 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $39,930
90th percentile $103,140
Employed locally 270
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,930
    25th
    $48,780
    50th (median)
    $62,890
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $103,140

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,050
    Boulder, CO $85,200
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,030
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,230
    Accountants and Auditors $73,460
    Project Management Specialists $87,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,440
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $58,820
    Cost Estimators $75,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Grand Junction, CO is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.01 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 13.7% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,930 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,780.