Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $42,970 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $61,200
Employed locally 100
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $42,970
    75th
    $52,030
    90th
    $61,200

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,520
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,710
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,590
    Social Workers, All Other $62,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Grand Junction, CO is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Grand Junction, CO is 4.8% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.