Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $207,120 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $99.58
10th percentile $175,940
90th percentile $236,510
Employed locally 220
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $175,940
    25th
    $175,960
    50th (median)
    $207,120
    75th
    $208,910
    90th
    $236,510

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 202% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 102% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Anesthetists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $416,000
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $364,830
    Springfield, MA $357,740
    Fayetteville, NC $331,760
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $323,490
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $323,470

    Nearby metros — Nurse Anesthetists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $364,830
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $279,570
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $279,280
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $275,690
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $269,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $246,070

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Denver, CO is $99.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.55 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Denver, CO is 7.2% below the national median of $223,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Anesthetists in Denver?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $175,940 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $175,960.