Nurse Practitioner Salary in Denver, CO
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$131,144
Hourly Rate
$63.05
/hour
Jobs in Area
272
employed
Nurse Practitioner Salary Range in Denver, CO
Annual Salary Range
$85k
10th percentile
$108k
25th
$161k
75th
$184k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $84,978 | $40.85 |
| 25th Percentile | $107,900 | $51.88 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $131,144 | $63.05 |
| 75th Percentile | $161,121 | $77.46 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $184,099 | $88.51 |
| Average (Mean) | $138,814 | $66.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Nurse Practitioner salary in Denver, CO is $131,144 per year or $63.05 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
$121,610
vs Colorado Average
$124,754
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$110,764
Cost of living in Denver, CO is 18.4% above the national average.
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