verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$132,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.91/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
4,270
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$128,993 #44 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Colorado, explained

Nurse practitioners in Colorado earn a median of $132,930 per year ($63.91 per hour), in line with the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $87,770, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $170,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $132,930 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $132,930 is worth about $128,993 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #44 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$87,770
$42.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,930
$63.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$170,310
$81.88/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $132,930 $128,993
New Mexico $137,520 $149,135 −$4,590
Oklahoma $133,390 $151,850 −$460
Wyoming $132,200 $142,624 +$730
Nebraska $132,130 $146,643 +$800
Utah $130,920 $132,424 +$2,010
Kansas $126,650 $140,616 +$6,280

Nurse Practitioner in Colorado: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Colorado?

Nurse practitioners in Colorado earn a median of $132,930 per year ($63.91 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Colorado pay nurse practitioners well?

At $132,930, Colorado pays about the same as the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 4,270 work in the state.

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