Nurse Practitioners pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $63.91 an hour ($132,930 a year). About 4,270 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($132,300). Colorado ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.20 | $87,770 |
| 25% of workers | $56.93 | $118,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.91 | $132,930 |
| 75% of workers | $72.59 | $150,990 |
| 90% of workers | $81.88 | $170,310 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $138,820 | 300 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $134,040 | 2,310 |
| Greeley | $130,950 | 140 |
| Pueblo | $130,650 | 200 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $130,330 | 210 |
| Colorado Springs | $129,950 | 470 |
| Grand Junction | $120,710 | 140 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,540 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $265,560 |
| Paramedics | $63,910 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pediatricians, General | $196,440 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,030 |
| Pharmacists | $156,030 |
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