Nurse Practitioner salary in Colorado
What nurse practitioners earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$132,930$63.91 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$118,410 – $150,990Top 10%: $170,310+
Jobs4,2700.72× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $134,040 | $64.44 | 2,310 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $129,950 | $62.48 | 470 |
| Boulder, CO | $138,820 | $66.74 | 300 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $130,330 | $62.66 | 210 |
| Pueblo, CO | $130,650 | $62.81 | 200 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $133,500 | $64.18 | 190 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $139,930 | $67.27 | 170 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $120,710 | $58.03 | 140 |
| Greeley, CO | $130,950 | $62.96 | 140 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $131,450 | $63.20 | 130 |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $133,390 Minnesota · $133,260 Idaho · $132,540 Wyoming · $132,200 Nebraska · $132,130 Wisconsin · $131,980
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 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Colorado?
Nurse Practitioners in Colorado earned a median of $132,930 a year ($63.91 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $118,410 to $150,990.
Where in Colorado do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $138,820.
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.