Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Denver, CO
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$57,563
Hourly Rate
$27.67
/hour
Jobs in Area
663
employed
Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Range in Denver, CO
Annual Salary Range
$38k
10th percentile
$48k
25th
$70k
75th
$85k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $38,419 | $18.47 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,996 | $23.08 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $57,563 | $27.67 |
| 75th Percentile | $69,882 | $33.60 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $84,726 | $40.73 |
| Average (Mean) | $61,055 | $29.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Denver, CO is $57,563 per year or $27.67 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Denver, CO Compares
vs National Average
$54,620
vs Colorado Average
$51,704
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$48,617
Cost of living in Denver, CO is 18.4% above the national average.
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