Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Salary in Colorado
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses in Colorado earn a median of $100,260 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,490
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,500; the top 10% earn over $124,940. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses pay in Colorado
How much do advanced practice psychiatric nurses make in Colorado?
The median is $100,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,500 and the top 10% earn over $124,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for advanced practice psychiatric nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.