How much does a nursing assistant make in Colorado?
$47,380a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Colorado. That is $22.78 an hour or $3,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.78
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,690Median: $47,380Highest 10%: $56,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 25th | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| Median | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 75th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $56,070 | $26.96 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $49,860 |
| Denver, CO | $49,110 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,670 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,120 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $45,970 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,270 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 4. New Hampshire | $47,870 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $47,700 |
| 6. California | $47,630 |
| 7. Colorado | $47,380 |
| 8. Vermont | $47,130 |
| 9. Maine | $47,070 |
| 10. New Jersey | $46,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $22.78 ($47,380 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $47,380 against $42,260 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for nursing assistant pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays nursing assistants the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $49,860 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.