Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Colorado
Nurse practitioners in Colorado earn an average of $112,580 per year (or $54.13 per hour).
Colorado nurse practitioners earn 4% lower than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).
Nurse practitioner salary range in Colorado
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $131,970 | $63 |
| 75th Percentile | $128,360 | $61 |
| Median | $102,370 | $49 |
| 25th Percentile | $99,880 | $48 |
80% of Colorado NPs earn between $78,230 and $131,970.
Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in Colorado
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Colorado NPs earn about $109,407 per year. Cost-of-living in Colorado is 2% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Colorado?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $175,760 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $122,620 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $89,870 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $87,140 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $80,670 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $55,360 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $40,550 per year |
At a $112,580 average annual salary, NPs in Colorado tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($175,760) and nurse midwives ($122,620). They tend to earn more than physical therapists ($89,870), dental hygienists ($87,140), registered nurses ($80,670), licensed practical nurses ($55,360), and pharmacy technicians ($40,550).
More about nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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Data sources: np salary data, cost of living data
