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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Colorado (2026)
$63.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,983/year ($8,082/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $87,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $118,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $150,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $170,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,270 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $132,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $96,983 — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
| Gross (median) | $132,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,637 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,169 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$5,141 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,983 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,082 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Colorado?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Colorado is $132,930 per year ($63.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $118,410 and $150,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $132,930, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $96,983 per year ($8,082 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,270 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.