Nurse Practitioners Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $121,130 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.24
10th percentile $72,780
90th percentile $143,160
Employed locally 140
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,780
    25th
    $97,460
    50th (median)
    $121,130
    75th
    $137,200
    90th
    $143,160

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 169% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 69% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Chico, CA $159,400
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $158,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Grand Junction, CO is $58.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.23 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Grand Junction, CO is 6.3% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $72,780 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,460.