In 2025, Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley (CFGV) and project partners undertook the first community-wide Gunnison Valley Salary & Benefits Survey to better understand local compensation practices across all sectors. The survey was designed to help employers benchmark their pay and benefits, strengthen retention, and inform long-term workforce planning throughout the Gunnison Valley.
Participation included organizations of every size—from single-person businesses to large employers—spanning nonprofits, public agencies, service providers, and private enterprises. While not every employer participated, the data collected provide a credible snapshot of how local organizations structure pay, benefits, and flexibility in an evolving labor market.
