Nursing Assistants Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $43,000 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.67
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $48,060
Employed locally 4,410
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $39,150
    50th (median)
    $43,000
    75th
    $44,760
    90th
    $48,060

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 51% 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
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,220
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,130

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,090
    Medical Assistants $44,650
    Dental Assistants $47,390
    Massage Therapists $57,290
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,100
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Colorado Springs, CO is $20.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.25 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 8.8% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,150.