Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Colorado
The median certified nursing assistant pay in Colorado is $23.14 per hour, about $48,131 a year, based on 36 postings from 8 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 36roles with published pay
- $23.14median pay per hour
- $18–$29typical published range
- 8employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22.24 | $46,259 |
| 25th percentile | $23.09 | $48,027 |
| Median | $23.14 | $48,131 |
| 75th percentile | $23.71 | $49,317 |
| 90th percentile | $24.77 | $51,532 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 6 | $23.71 | $49,317 |
| Lakewood | 5 | $23.14 | $48,131 |
| Denver | 15 | $23.09 | $48,027 |
| Greeley | 3 | $22.97 | $47,778 |
| Westminster | 2 | $22.57 | $46,946 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $25.50 | $53,040 |
| ScionHealth | 4 | $25.26 | $52,541 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $24 | $49,920 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $23.86 | $49,629 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 15 | $23.14 | $48,131 |
| Denver Health | 9 | $23.09 | $48,027 |
| Banner Health | 4 | $22.53 | $46,862 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $22 | $45,760 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $28.52 | +23% |
| Hawaii | $28 | +21% |
| California | $27.17 | +17% |
| Oregon | $27.06 | +17% |
| Maine | $27.02 | +17% |
| New Hampshire | $26 | +12% |
| Minnesota | $24.55 | +6% |
| Iowa | $23.77 | +3% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Colorado?
The median is $23.14 per hour, about $48,131 a year, across 36 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $23 and $24 per hour.
Who pays certified nursing assistants the most in Colorado?
8 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at BrightSpring Health Services.
What do certified nursing assistants get paid at other hospitals in Colorado?
- ScionHealthDenver, CO$25.26/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO$23.14/hr
- Denver HealthDenver, CO$23.09/hr
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- ScionHealthDenver, CO · 4 postings$25.26/ hr$19–$30
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 15 postings$23.14/ hr$18–$30
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 9 postings$23.09/ hr$21–$25
- Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 4 postings$22.53/ hr$18–$28
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- Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time NightsPermanent$20.51–$30.00/ hour
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