Physical Therapists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $98,490 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.35
10th percentile $76,980
90th percentile $120,180
Employed locally 150
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,980
    25th
    $87,210
    50th (median)
    $98,490
    75th
    $108,130
    90th
    $120,180

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 138% Median Physical Therapists salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $127,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,690
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $108,870
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $108,420

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Dental Hygienists $94,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Grand Junction, CO is $47.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.31 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 2.5% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,980 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,210.