Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Colorado
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,880$35.52 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$61,890 – $79,800Top 10%: $84,440+
Jobs4,9200.41× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $75,810 | $36.45 | 2,700 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $68,360 | $32.87 | 710 |
| Boulder, CO | $76,800 | $36.92 | 250 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $68,750 | $33.06 | 250 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $67,240 | $32.33 | 220 |
| Pueblo, CO | $70,080 | $33.69 | 200 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $64,480 | $31.00 | 160 |
| Greeley, CO | $72,720 | $34.96 | 120 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $75,350 | $36.23 | 70 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $68,240 | $32.81 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Nevada · $76,160 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000 Maryland · $74,660 Connecticut · $73,690 Maine · $73,200
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580 Nurse Practitioners · $132,930
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Colorado?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Colorado earned a median of $73,880 a year ($35.52 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $61,890 to $79,800.
Where in Colorado do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $76,800.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.