Nurse Practitioners Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $129,830 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.42
10th percentile $81,370
90th percentile $162,490
Employed locally 270
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,370
    25th
    $112,270
    50th (median)
    $129,830
    75th
    $138,980
    90th
    $162,490

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 142% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 42% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,020
    Physical Therapists $91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Fort Collins, CO is $62.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.56 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Fort Collins, CO is 0.5% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $81,370 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,270.