Retail Salespersons Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $33,960 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.33
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 2,230
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,230
    50th (median)
    $33,960
    75th
    $37,250
    90th
    $48,370

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    District of Columbia $37,800
    Boulder, CO $37,720
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,700

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$31,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,160
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,790
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71,110
    Counter and Rental Clerks$40,930
    Parts Salespersons$42,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Grand Junction, CO is $16.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.00 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Grand Junction, CO is 1.8% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (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 $30,230.