Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$51.33/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Colorado is $51.33 per hour. This is 46% lower than the US average of $74.90.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$51.33/hour
Colorado
46% lower than the US average.
$74.90/hour
United States
What type of Nurse Practitioners make the most money in Colorado?
Only Primary Care reports pay data among Nurse Practitioner specialties in Colorado, averaging $83 per hour. For comparison, the Colorado average for Nurse Practitioners is $51 per hour — Primary Care earns 62% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care | $83 | $83 |
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for Nurse Practitioners, averaging $70 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Nurse Practitioners is $51 per hour — Texas pays 35% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $70 | $72 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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