CRNA Salary in Colorado
Updated for 2026
Quick Answer
How much do CRNAs make in Colorado?
BLS source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1151 (Nurse Anesthetists). View the Colorado BLS table →
BLS marks some Colorado figures "(8) Estimate not released" — its sample didn't meet the bar to publish that specific cell. We leave those blank rather than filling them in.
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Colorado CRNA Salary & Programs at a Glance
BLS wage data for Colorado
| Metric | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean annual wage | Not published | $248,320 |
| Mean hourly wage | Not published | $119 |
| Median hourly wage | Not published | $114 |
| Reported employment | 800 | 51,840 |
| Location quotient | 0.28 | 1.00 |
Location quotient is BLS's measure of how concentrated Nurse Anesthetist employment is in Colorado relative to the national average (1.00 = average concentration). Source: https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/OEUS080000000000029115101
How Colorado compares to nearby-ranked states
These are the states immediately above and below Colorado in BLS's May 2025 mean annual wage ranking — not geographic neighbors, but wage-rank neighbors.
| Rank | State | Mean Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | New Mexico | $149,980 |
| 44 | Utah | $139,750 |
| 45 | Colorado | — |
| 46 | Delaware | — |
| 47 | District of Columbia | — |
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Colorado CRNA programs: cost vs. earnings
We track 1 CRNA program in Colorado. Published in-state tuition ranges from $165,930 to $165,930, averaging $165,930.
See all 1 Colorado CRNA programs, tuition, and requirements →Frequently Asked Questions
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How much do CRNAs make in Colorado?
BLS does not publish a Nurse Anesthetist wage estimate specific to Colorado in its May 2025 release (it does report 800 Nurse Anesthetists employed in the state, just not a wage figure). Nationally, CRNAs average $248,320/year ($119/hour), per the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Actual pay in Colorado will depend on your employer, setting, and experience. See our full state salary guide for context on where Colorado likely falls relative to neighboring states.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for CRNAs?
We can't rank Colorado against other states on this metric because BLS did not publish a Nurse Anesthetist wage figure for Colorado in May 2025. Compare states that do have published data on our CRNA salary by state hub.
How many CRNA programs are in Colorado?
We track 1 CRNA program in Colorado, with an average published tuition of $165,930. See the full list, with tuition and admissions requirements, on our Colorado programs page.
Does a higher CRNA salary in Colorado offset the cost of school?
We don't have enough published tuition or salary data for Colorado to run this comparison. See our CRNA school cost and financing guide for the general framework.
Our Final Thoughts
Salary numbers are a starting point, not the whole decision. Colorado's BLS figure tells you what CRNAs there report earning on average — it doesn't tell you what a specific employer will offer you, what taxes and cost of living do to that number, or whether the program that gets you there is worth its tuition. Run your own numbers before you commit to a state or a program.
Salary data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1151 (Nurse Anesthetists). Program and tuition data from The CRNA Club's verified school database. Learn about our methodology →
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