Physician Assistants Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $126,420 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.78
10th percentile $99,960
90th percentile $157,670
Employed locally 140
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,960
    25th
    $109,820
    50th (median)
    $126,420
    75th
    $144,110
    90th
    $157,670

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 177% Median Physician Assistants salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $163,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $156,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $151,570

    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
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Dental Hygienists $94,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Grand Junction, CO is $60.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Grand Junction, CO is 5.1% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $99,960 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,820.