Nursing Assistants Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $40,060 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $47,120
Employed locally 610
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $40,060
    75th
    $45,170
    90th
    $47,120

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,220
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,130

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

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

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Grand Junction, CO is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Grand Junction, CO is 1.3% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.