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How much does a recreation worker make in Grand Junction?

$34,350a year

Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $16.51 an hour or $2,863 a month.

Hourly
$16.51
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
189 of 387
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $34,350Highest 10%: $50,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,800$14.81
25th$31,220$15.01
Median$34,350$16.51
75th$39,300$18.89
90th$50,720$24.38

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for recreation workers.

Denver, CO$39,640
Boulder, CO$39,260
Fort Collins, CO$37,930
Colorado Springs, CO$37,600
Greeley, CO$37,350
Pueblo, CO$31,970
Recreation Worker salary in Colorado Recreation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Junction

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$53,370
Skincare Specialist$48,880
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$48,270
Tour and Travel Guide$42,050
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,770
Hairdresser$36,500
Childcare Worker$35,390
Animal Caretaker$34,270
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$31,080
Salaries for every job in Grand Junction, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Grand Junction?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $16.51 ($34,350 a year).

Do recreation workers make more in Grand Junction than the national average?

No: $34,350 against $36,560 nationally, 6% less.

How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $38,820, so Grand Junction pays 12% less.

Where does Grand Junction rank for recreation worker pay?

189 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Grand Junction?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,720 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.