Nursing Assistants Salary
In Colorado, nursing assistants earn $47,380 at the median, or about $22.78 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level nursing assistants (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Nursing Assistants salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $50K | +5% | 1,030 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49K | +4% | 10,350 |
| Greeley | $47K | -1% | 700 |
| Colorado Springs | $46K | -3% | 4,910 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $46K | -3% | N/A |
| Pueblo | $45K | -4% | 920 |
| Grand Junction | $45K | -5% | 710 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for nursing assistants in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nursing assistants typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,321/month.
Is nursing assistant a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $47K here vs. $42K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for nursing assistants?
Colorado pays $47K median vs. the U.S. average of $42K — that’s +12%.
How much do nursing assistants make in Colorado?
The median is $47,380 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,690, and experienced nursing assistants can clear $56,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,169/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a nursing assistants 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 nursing assistants salary is worth about $47,380 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nursing assistants 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.