Pharmacists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $145,970 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $70.18
10th percentile $127,020
90th percentile $160,820
Employed locally 120
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,020
    25th
    $130,680
    50th (median)
    $145,970
    75th
    $155,450
    90th
    $160,820

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 204% Median Pharmacists salary is 104% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Chico, CA $171,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    Fairbanks-College, AK $167,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $165,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150

    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
    Physical Therapists$98,490
    Dental Hygienists$94,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Grand Junction, CO is $70.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.56 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 6.2% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $127,020 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,680.