Recreation Workers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $35,400 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $48,510
Employed locally 120
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,150
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $39,870
    90th
    $48,510

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Recreation Workers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,830

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,840
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $40,210
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,560
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $30,140
    Animal Caretakers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Grand Junction, CO is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.39 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 0.1% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,150.