Nursing Assistant salary in Colorado
What nursing assistants earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,380$22.78 per hour
vs U.S.+12%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$44,550 – $49,920Top 10%: $56,070+
Jobs22,2400.83× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,110 | $23.61 | 10,350 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,120 | $22.17 | 4,910 |
| Boulder, CO | $49,860 | $23.97 | 1,030 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,270 | $21.77 | 920 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $45,640 | $21.94 | 840 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,980 | $21.62 | 710 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,670 | $22.44 | 700 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $47,390 | $22.79 | 670 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $47,310 | $22.74 | 550 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $45,970 | $22.10 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $47,870 California · $47,630 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 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 Nurse Practitioners · $132,930
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Colorado?
Nursing Assistants in Colorado earned a median of $47,380 a year ($22.78 an hour) in May 2025, 12% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $44,550 to $49,920.
Where in Colorado do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $49,860.
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.