Nursing Assistants Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $49,390 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $57,210
Employed locally 1,010
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $45,720
    50th (median)
    $49,390
    75th
    $54,190
    90th
    $57,210

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 48% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Oregon $48,390

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,220
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,130
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,000

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $42,360
    Medical Assistants $48,740
    Dental Assistants $48,400
    Massage Therapists $75,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Boulder, CO is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Boulder, CO is 24.9% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Boulder?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,720.