Software Developers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

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

Median annual salary $118,320 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $56.89
10th percentile $65,350
90th percentile $160,780
Employed locally 180
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,350
    25th
    $83,700
    50th (median)
    $118,320
    75th
    $144,280
    90th
    $160,780

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 166% Median Software Developers salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Boulder, CO $159,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $138,870
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $137,350

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,720
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,390
    Computer Systems Analysts$112,690
    Computer Occupations, All Other$106,850
    Computer Network Architects$116,600
    Computer Network Support Specialists$63,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Grand Junction, CO is $56.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.15 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 11.1% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $65,350 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,700.