Nurse Practitioners Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $131,330 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.14
10th percentile $70,990
90th percentile $165,360
Employed locally 120
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,990
    25th
    $110,280
    50th (median)
    $131,330
    75th
    $144,720
    90th
    $165,360

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,910
    Physical Therapists $102,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $63.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.74 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 1.6% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $70,990 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,280.