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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Colorado (2026)

The average Nurse Practitioner in Colorado earns around $138,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $100,225/year ($8,352/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Annual Take-Home Pay
$100,225
Monthly Take-Home Pay
$8,352
Biweekly Take-Home Pay
$3,855
Hourly Take-Home Pay

based on 2,080 hrs/year

$48/hr
Federal Tax
$21,854
State Tax
$5,364
FICA Taxes
$10,557
Effective Tax Rate

total taxes ÷ gross salary

27.37%
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Nurse Practitioner Salary Ranges in Colorado

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$110,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$138,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$220,000

/year

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Job Market in Colorado

Growing tech, aerospace, and outdoor recreation industries.

Growth outlook: BLS projects 38% growth 2022-2032 — one of fastest-growing US occupations. Full Practice Authority states (24 states + DC as of 2026) drive uniquely high NP scope + independent practice opportunity. PMHNP shortage post-2020 mental health crisis = highest specialty premium ($145K-$220K). Aesthetic NP cash-pay 1099 path uniquely lucrative.

Related job titles:

FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner)AGNP (Adult-Gerontology NP)PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP)PNP (Pediatric NP)WHNP (Women's Health NP)ACNP (Acute Care NP)CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)CNM (Nurse Midwife)

Cost of Living in Colorado

Denver has risen sharply in cost. Median 1BR rent: $1,600–$2,400 in Denver metro.

💰 Monthly take-home: $8,352

🏠 Typical rent: $2,000/mo

📊 After rent: $6,352/mo

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