Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Colorado
Based on 5K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$67,480
$32.442/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
+6.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $83K
5K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,320 |
| 25th percentile | $60,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $67,480 |
| 75th percentile | $77,200 |
| 90th percentile | $82,850 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,700 |
| 2023 | $64,720 |
| 2024 | $67,480 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,700 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $64,720 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $67,480 | $63,623 |