salary$134,040 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$95,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,170per year
Jobs in the area2,310people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Denver?
Cheap. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 18.5% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $134,040 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $95,890 and $172,170.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 18.5% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.