Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $41,600 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $47,850
Employed locally 480
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $45,660
    90th
    $47,850

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,380
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    Chico, CA $48,840

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $52,070
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,480
    Customer Service Representatives $40,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,360
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Grand Junction, CO is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Grand Junction, CO is 6.8% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.