Nurse Practitioners Salary in Denver, CO

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

Median annual salary $130,630 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.80
10th percentile $90,300
90th percentile $167,250
Employed locally 2,190
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,300
    25th
    $118,030
    50th (median)
    $130,630
    75th
    $139,620
    90th
    $167,250

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 128% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Denver, CO is $62.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.77 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Denver, CO is 1.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $90,300 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,030.