Nursing Assistants pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for nursing assistants is $22.78 an hour ($47,380 a year). About 22,240 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Colorado ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.60 | $38,690 |
| 25% of workers | $21.42 | $44,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.78 | $47,380 |
| 75% of workers | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| 90% of workers | $26.96 | $56,070 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $49,860 | 1,030 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49,110 | 10,350 |
| Greeley | $46,670 | 700 |
| Colorado Springs | $46,120 | 4,910 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $45,970 | 0 |
| Pueblo | $45,270 | 920 |
| Grand Junction | $44,980 | 710 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,400 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,880 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,930 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,750 |
| Paramedics | $63,910 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $38,540 |
| Orderlies | $43,570 |
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