Medical Assistants Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $45,330 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $52,160
Employed locally 390
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $45,330
    75th
    $47,250
    90th
    $52,160

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Assistants salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    District of Columbia $49,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,370
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,780

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,690
    Nursing Assistants$40,060
    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 Medical Assistants make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Grand Junction, CO is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.21 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Grand Junction, CO is 2.6% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.