Nursing Assistants Salary in Colorado
Nursing Assistants in Colorado earn a median of $47,380 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,240
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,690; the top 10% earn over $56,070. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Colorado
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- Occupational Therapy Aides$40,110 median in Colorado
- Physical Therapist Aides$41,970 median in Colorado
- Registered Nurses$100,260 median in Colorado
- Orderlies$43,570 median in Colorado
Nursing Assistants pay in Colorado
How much do nursing assistants make in Colorado?
The median is $47,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,690 and the top 10% earn over $56,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.