salary$49,860 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,080per year
Jobs in the area1,030people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Boulder?
Expensive. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 53.4% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Boulder, CO area is $49,860 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $41,140 and $57,080.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 53.4% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boulder, CO metro area.