How much does a nurse practitioner make in Colorado?
$132,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Colorado. That is $63.91 an hour or $11,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.91
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,770Median: $132,900Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,770 | $42.20 | |
| 25th | $118,400 | $56.93 | |
| Median | $132,900 | $63.91 | |
| 75th | $151,000 | $72.59 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.88 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $138,800 |
| Denver, CO | $134,000 |
| Greeley, CO | $131,000 |
| Pueblo, CO | $130,700 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $130,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $130,000 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $120,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 17. Arizona | $134,400 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $133,400 |
| 19. Minnesota | $133,300 |
| 20. Colorado | $132,900 |
| 21. Idaho | $132,500 |
| 22. Wyoming | $132,200 |
| 23. Nebraska | $132,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $63.91 ($132,900 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $132,900 against $132,300 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Colorado rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Colorado ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays nurse practitioners the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $138,800 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.