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Nursing Assistants Salary in Colorado
Ranked #10 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of nursing assistantss in Colorado earn between $38,690 and $56,070. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nursing assistants salary in Colorado is $47,400, about 11% above the U.S. average ($42,700). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $49,860 | $49,580 | 1,030 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,110 | $49,470 | 10,350 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $47,390 | $46,610 | 670 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $47,310 | $47,390 | 550 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,670 | $46,170 | 700 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,120 | $45,320 | 4,910 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $45,970 | $45,310 | — |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $45,640 | $43,720 | 840 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nursing assistants make in Colorado?
The median nursing assistants salary in Colorado is $47,380 per year (mean $47,400), and about 80% earn between $38,690 and $56,070.
How much do nursing assistants make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $47,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for nursing assistants?
Colorado ranks #10 of 51 states for nursing assistants pay. Its mean salary of $47,400 is about 11% above the U.S. average of $42,700.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay nursing assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for nursing assistants are Boulder, CO ($49,860), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($49,110), Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($47,390), by median annual wage.