How much does a nurse practitioner make in Denver?
$134,000a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $64.44 an hour or $11,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.44
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,890Median: $134,000Highest 10%: $172,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,890 | $46.10 | |
| 25th | $122,100 | $58.70 | |
| Median | $134,000 | $64.44 | |
| 75th | $151,300 | $72.75 | |
| 90th | $172,200 | $82.77 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Boulder, CO | $138,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $131,000 |
| Pueblo, CO | $130,700 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $130,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $130,000 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $120,700 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $64.44 ($134,000 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $134,000 against $132,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $132,900, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for nurse practitioner pay?
104 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,200 or more.
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.