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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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.