Estimate · based on BLS national data

Nurse Anesthetists in Colorado

$273,152 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$131.32 per hour

▲ 10.0% above U.S. average15th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: Estimate (BLS national × cost of living) Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$273,152per year
Median$260,249per year
Hourly$131.32per hour
10th – 90th percentile$180,909 – $343,574per year

Nurse Anesthetists Pay Range in Colorado

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$180,909
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$221,444
  • 50th Percentile — Median$260,249
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$312,648
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$343,574

Half of Nurse Anesthetists in Colorado earn more than $260,249. The top 10% make $343,574 or more, while entry-level workers start around $180,909.

Nurse Anesthetists in Colorado: Key Facts

Source: BLS national data adjusted for cost of living

  • Colorado ranks 15th of 51 states for Nurse Anesthetists pay, at $273,152 per year (10.0% above the U.S. average of $248,320).
  • 800 people work as Nurse Anesthetists in Colorado — 1.5% of all U.S. Nurse Anesthetists jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.83: Nurse Anesthetists jobs are less concentrated in Colorado than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $180,909; the top 10% earn over $343,574.
  • Hourly equivalent: $131.32 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $384,896.
  • Among healthcare jobs in Colorado, Anesthesiologists pays the most ($396,627).

Nurse Anesthetists Job Market in Colorado

Key factors affecting compensation

Colorado's key industries are Technology, Aerospace, Tourism, and its job market is rated very strong. Nurse Anesthetists here earn $273,152 on average, placing the state 15th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.1 (U.S. = 1.00), a Colorado salary of $273,152 is roughly equivalent to $248,320 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, New Hampshire ($277,740), South Carolina ($276,380), West Virginia ($275,100) are the closest alternatives for Nurse Anesthetists weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Nurse Anesthetists salary in Colorado?

The average Nurse Anesthetists salary in Colorado is $273,152 per year (median $260,249), which is 10.0% above the national average of $248,320.

How does Colorado rank for Nurse Anesthetists pay?

Colorado ranks 15th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Hawaii ($384,896/yr).

How much do entry-level Nurse Anesthetists make in Colorado?

The lowest-paid 10% of Nurse Anesthetists in Colorado earn about $180,909 per year and the 25th percentile is $221,444.

How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Colorado?

About $131.32 per hour, based on the $273,152 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Nurse Anesthetists work in Colorado?

BLS counts 800 Nurse Anesthetists jobs in Colorado (OEWS May 2025).

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