Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Colorado make a median of $73,880 a year, or about $35.52 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $74K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $77K | +4% | 250 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $76K | +3% | 2,700 |
| Greeley | $73K | -2% | 120 |
| Pueblo | $70K | -5% | 200 |
| Colorado Springs | $68K | -7% | 710 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $68K | -8% | N/A |
| Grand Junction | $64K | -13% | 160 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,049/month.
Is licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $74K here vs. $64K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
Colorado pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $64K — that’s +15%.
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Colorado?
The median is $73,880 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,820, and experienced licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses can clear $84,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,759/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary is worth about $73,880 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.