Metro profile · CBSA 24300
Healthcare wages in Grand Junction, CO
27 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
3 active disasters in Colorado· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- ELK FIRE
- LEE FIRE
- OAK FIRE
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2025-08-11
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
47
Across 27 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Grand Junction
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
27 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $348,710 | $333,367 | 53 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $76,850 | $73,469 | 51 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $110,360 | $105,504 | 49 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $44,980 | $43,001 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $147,170 | $140,695 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $107,380 | $102,655 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $48,470 | $46,337 | 48 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $49,620 | $47,437 | 48 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $65,410 | $62,532 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $102,160 | $97,665 | 47 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,860 | $43,842 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $64,480 | $61,643 | 47 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $99,980 | $95,581 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,690 | $75,228 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $35,510 | $33,948 | 46 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $95,990 | $91,766 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $129,930 | $124,213 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $65,140 | $62,274 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,060 | $44,033 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,290 | $77,713 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $44,390 | $42,437 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $161,200 | $154,107 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,350 | $44,311 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $41,800 | $39,961 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $120,710 | $115,399 | 45 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $117,520 | $112,349 | 45 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $186,060 | $177,873 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Grand Junction
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.