Social Workers, All Other Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $62,990 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.28
10th percentile $42,820
90th percentile $97,070
Employed locally 130
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,820
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $62,990
    75th
    $74,990
    90th
    $97,070

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 88% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $120,100
    District of Columbia $107,060
    Columbus, GA-AL $101,070
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $100,380
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,890
    Columbia, SC $94,720

    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
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Grand Junction, CO is $30.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.99 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Grand Junction, CO is 9.3% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $42,820 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.