Registered Nurses Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $92,280 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.36
10th percentile $78,840
90th percentile $119,060
Employed locally 1,840
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,840
    25th
    $78,970
    50th (median)
    $92,280
    75th
    $102,450
    90th
    $119,060

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 129% Median Registered Nurses salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Chico, CA $141,720
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $130,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,570

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Grand Junction, CO is $44.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.38 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Grand Junction, CO is 1.4% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $78,840 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,970.