Nursing Assistants Salary in Fort Collins, CO

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

Median annual salary $44,650 +13% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $47,780
Employed locally 1,780
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $41,030
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $47,780

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,900
    Medical Assistants$46,560
    Dental Assistants$48,060
    Massage Therapists$60,060
    Phlebotomists$45,260
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Fort Collins, CO is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.09 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Fort Collins, CO is 13% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,030.