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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$47,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.78/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
22,240
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,977 #8 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Colorado, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Colorado earn a median of $47,380 per year ($22.78 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $38,690, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $56,070. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $47,380 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $47,380 is worth about $45,977 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #8 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,690
$18.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,380
$22.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,070
$26.96/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $47,380 $45,977 —
Nebraska $40,000 $44,394 +$7,380
Utah $39,840 $40,298 +$7,540
New Mexico $39,390 $42,717 +$7,990
Wyoming $39,160 $42,248 +$8,220
Kansas $38,010 $42,201 +$9,370
Oklahoma $35,930 $40,903 +$11,450

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Colorado: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Colorado?

Certified nursing assistants in Colorado earn a median of $47,380 per year ($22.78 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Colorado pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $47,380, Colorado pays 12% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 22,240 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680 Rhode Island · $46,440

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