Nurse Practitioners Salary in Boulder, CO
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO
Median annual salary
$134,670
+4.2% vs national
Median hourly
$64.75
10th percentile
$76,810
90th percentile
$172,440
Employed locally
260
National median
$129,210
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Boulder economic context
Unemployment rate
4.20%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$102,772
2023 • Census ACS
Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income
131%
Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 31% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Boulder?
The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Boulder, CO is $64.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.47 or more per hour.
Is Boulder above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?
The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Boulder, CO is 4.2% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.
What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Boulder?
Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $76,810 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,290.