Nurse Practitioner salary in Colorado
Nurse practitioners in Colorado earn a median $132,930 a year, 0% above the national median of $132,300. That ranks #20 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $96,398.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1171. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $132,930 | $11,078 | $5,113 | $63.91 |
| Average pay | $132,540 | $11,045 | $5,098 | $63.72 |
| Take-home (median) | $96,398 | $8,033 | $3,708 | $46.35 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $20,637 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $10,169 |
| Colorado income tax and state programs | $5,725 |
| Take-home | $96,398 |
Colorado's prices are 3% above the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $93,543 buys in an average-priced state. The Colorado minimum wage is $15.16; the median nurse practitioner earns 4.2 times that.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Colorado vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $132,930 | $96,398 | $93,543 |
| Arizona | $134,420 | $100,184 | $99,510 |
| Kansas | $126,650 | $91,564 | $101,661 |
| Nebraska | $132,130 | $96,444 | $107,038 |
| New Mexico | $137,520 | $99,853 | $108,287 |
| Oklahoma | $133,390 | $96,981 | $110,403 |
| Utah | $130,920 | $94,924 | $96,015 |
| Wyoming | $132,200 | $101,625 | $109,638 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do nurse practitioners make in Colorado?
- The median salary is $132,930 a year ($63.91 an hour), and the average is $132,540, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do nurse practitioners take home in Colorado?
- About $96,398 a year after federal and Colorado taxes, or $3,708 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do nurse practitioners earn more in Colorado than the national average?
- Colorado ranks #20 of 51 for median pay, 0% above the U.S. median of $132,300. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #45.