Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Colorado
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Colorado earn a median of $73,880 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,920
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,820; the top 10% earn over $84,440. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Registered Nurses$100,260 median in Colorado
- Critical Care Nurses$100,260 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$100,260 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$48,400 median in Colorado
- Midwives$74,480 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$137,610 median in Colorado
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Colorado
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Colorado?
The median is $73,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,820 and the top 10% earn over $84,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.