Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $63,270 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $43,420
90th percentile $85,860
Employed locally 40
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,420
    25th
    $50,850
    50th (median)
    $63,270
    75th
    $74,650
    90th
    $85,860

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 89% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Chico, CA $83,610
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,890
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,110
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $76,370

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,690
    Nursing Assistants $40,060
    Medical Assistants $45,330
    Dental Assistants $45,190
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,460
    Massage Therapists $67,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Grand Junction, CO is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Grand Junction, CO is 3.4% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,420 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,850.