How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Colorado?
$73,880a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Colorado. That is $35.52 an hour or $6,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.52
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,820Median: $73,880Highest 10%: $84,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 25th | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| Median | $73,880 | $35.52 | |
| 75th | $79,800 | $38.37 | |
| 90th | $84,440 | $40.60 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $76,800 |
| Denver, CO | $75,810 |
| Greeley, CO | $72,720 |
| Pueblo, CO | $70,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $68,360 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $68,240 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $64,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 11. New Jersey | $75,160 |
| 12. Illinois | $75,000 |
| 13. Maryland | $74,660 |
| 14. Colorado | $73,880 |
| 15. Connecticut | $73,690 |
| 16. Maine | $73,200 |
| 17. Hawaii | $71,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $35.52 ($73,880 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $73,880 against $64,400 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Colorado rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Colorado ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $76,800 a year.
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.