salary$46,120 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Colorado Springs, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,360per year
Jobs in the area4,910people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Colorado Springs?
Expensive. Rent of $1,901 a month takes 49.5% 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Colorado Springs, CO area is $46,120 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,250 and $48,360.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Colorado Springs?
Typical rent of $1,901 a month takes 49.5% 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 Colorado Springs, CO metro area.