Nurse Practitioners Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $125,770 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.47
10th percentile $77,230
90th percentile $157,770
Employed locally 470
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,230
    25th
    $108,190
    50th (median)
    $125,770
    75th
    $138,210
    90th
    $157,770

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 144% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Chico, CA $159,400
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $158,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,870
    Physical Therapists $99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists $104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Colorado Springs, CO is $60.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.20 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 2.7% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $77,230 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,190.