Healthcare jobs and pay in Grand Junction, CO
Grand Junction healthcare pay by profession, from the BLS metro-area wage data, with cost of living, hospitals and what travel assignments pay here. The free report adds named employers and open roles.
What healthcare pays in Grand Junction
| Profession | Median / hr | Typical range / hr | Median / year | Employed in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Dietitian | — | — | — | — |
| Clinical Social Worker | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, for the Grand Junction metro area (statewide where the metro figure is not published). Pick a profession for the full pay breakdown, rankings and open roles.
Cost of living in Grand Junction
- Overall prices in Grand Junction run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5).
- Housing runs 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Travel assignment per diem in Grand Junction
The federal per diem benchmark for travel assignments in Grand Junction is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on your tax home. See the travel pay calculator.
Hospitals in Grand Junction
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Grand Junction.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction Va Medical Center | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Cities near Grand Junction
| City | Distance | RN median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 182 mi | $38.29/hr | 115,479 |
| Orem, UT | 186 mi | $38.29/hr | 96,646 |
| Boulder, CO | 188 mi | — | 106,803 |
| Lakewood, CO | 189 mi | — | 156,868 |
| Arvada, CO | 189 mi | — | 121,873 |
| Westminster, CO | 195 mi | — | 115,302 |
Common questions
How many hospitals are in Grand Junction?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Colorado West Healthcare SystemGrand Junction, CO · 2 wage offers$42.09/ hr$42–$43
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Carson, CO · 2 postings$56.44/ hr$48–$66
- BrightSpring Health ServicesDENVER, CO · 2 postings$49.75/ hr$48–$52
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 91 postings$47.75/ hr$32–$66
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
227 RN postings with published pay in Colorado, 184 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 227 RN roles
- RN Clinical Coordinator Emergency RoomPermanent$41.74–$66.25/ hour
- RN Emergency ServicesPer diem$38.06–$63.07/ hour
+ 225 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.