Nurse Practitioners Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $125,560 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.36
10th percentile $76,960
90th percentile $148,200
Employed locally 180
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,960
    25th
    $103,950
    50th (median)
    $125,560
    75th
    $135,200
    90th
    $148,200

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,650
    Physical Therapists $95,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,120
    Dental Hygienists $102,020
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Colorado is $60.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Southwest Colorado is 2.8% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $76,960 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,950.