salary$138,820 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,700per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Boulder?
Cheap. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 19.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Boulder, CO area is $138,820 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $74,510 and $175,700.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 19.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boulder, CO metro area.