SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Assistants — Southwest Colorado
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO comes to $47,390 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,260 by 12.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO comes to $47,390 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,260 by 12.1%. Pay ranges from under $38,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,600 to $48,640.
Employment stands at 670, or 6.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $49,860. Of the 348 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 242nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,710 | −8.4% |
| 25th | $40,600 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $47,390 | +12.1% |
| 75th | $48,640 | +15.1% |
| 90th | $55,550 | +31.4% |
| Mean | $46,610 | +10.3% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $49,860 | 1,030 | |
| 2 | Denver | $49,110 | 10,350 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $46,670 | 700 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $46,120 | 4,910 | |
| 5 | Fort Collins | $45,970 | — | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $45,270 | 920 | |
| 7 | Grand Junction | $44,980 | 710 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $47,390 buys what $45,965 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,965US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,390 a year, 12.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,710 to $55,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $49,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Southwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $47,390, or $22.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,260, so pay in Southwest Colorado, CO is 12.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO earns more than $55,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,710 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boulder, at $49,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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