This page provides you with a complete overview of the Nurse Practitioner field in the state of Colorado. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Nurse Practitioner and more.
Average Salary of Colorado Nurse Practitioners
According to Indeed.com, a Nurse Practitioner in Colorado saw a good number of companies featuring over 662 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.

Additional Salaries by Speciality
In this section explore additional details on the following specialities:
- Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
- Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Womens Health Nurse Practitioner
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse Practitioner | $86,000  | |||
Average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were AllHealth Network, UnitedHealth Group, Metro Community Provider Network, PENROSE HOSPITAL, and PENROSE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Care Nurse Practitioner | $84,000  | |||
Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were PENROSE HOSPITAL, PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, University of Colorado, PENROSE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, and ST ANTHONY MEDICAL CAMPUS offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Nurse Practitioner | $84,000  | |||
Average Family Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Family Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Kaiser Permanente, PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, Take Care Health, Take Care Health Systems, and Marathon Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Nurse Practitioner | $86,000  | |||
Average Geriatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Geriatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnitedHealth Group, Namaste Home Health + Hospice, Preferred Provider Services, LLC, HealthBridge, and InnovAge offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | $83,000  | |||
Average Mental Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Mental Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were University of Colorado, PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, Jefferson Hills, AllHealth Network, and Metro Community Provider Network offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | $69,000  | |||
Average Neonatal Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Neonatal Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were St. Vincent Hospital, PENROSE HOSPITAL, University of Colorado Health, ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, and Emergency & Transport System offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology Nurse Practitioner | $96,000  | |||
Average Oncology Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Oncology Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were University of Colorado, ST ANTHONY MEDICAL CAMPUS, The US Oncology Network, AstraZeneca, and UnitedHealth Group offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | $86,000  | |||
Average Pediatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Pediatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Take Care Health, Take Care Health Systems, Metro Community Provider Network, Jefferson Hills, and St. Vincent Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | $91,000  | |||
Average Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Correct Care Solutions, PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, University of Colorado, Jefferson Hills, and AllHealth Network offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Womens Health Nurse Practitioner | $82,000  | |||
Average Womens Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Womens Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Grifols: US, University of Denver, University of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Comprehensive Health, and 389-Valor Healthcare, Inc. (Concentra) offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
Top Employers of Colorado Nurse Practitioner
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 662 jobs for a Colorado Nurse Practitioner with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* | 
|---|---|
| Correct Care Solutions | 65 jobs | 
| Integrity Locums | 27 jobs | 
| University of Colorado | 36 jobs | 
| FCSpsy | 14 jobs | 
| FCS | 28 jobs | 
| Kaiser Permanente | 14 jobs | 
| 852 – The Little Clinic – Colorado | 16 jobs | 
| Correctional Health Partners | 9 jobs | 
| Denver Health | 10 jobs | 
| PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | 13 jobs | 
| Take Care Health | 9 jobs | 
| PENROSE HOSPITAL | 8 jobs | 
| University of Colorado Health | 17 jobs | 
| Marathon Health | 6 jobs | 
| Take Care Health Systems | 6 jobs | 
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 662 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Colorado.
| City | # Jobs Available* | 
|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 125 jobs | 
| Colorado Springs, CO | 78 jobs | 
| Jefferson County, CO | 0 jobs | 
| Aurora, CO | 56 jobs | 
| Fort Collins, CO | 25 jobs | 
Get More Information
- Board of Nursing | Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Jobs & Careers – VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- USAJOBS – The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site
*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.
 
 
		                         
				 
				 
				 
				
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
