State profile · CO
Healthcare wages in Colorado
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 54 healthcare occupations in Colorado.
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3 active disasters in Colorado· Fire
- ELK FIRE
- LEE FIRE
- OAK FIRE
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
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State tax (avg)
4.4%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
103
RPP index (100 = national avg)
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Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
69
Across 54 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Orthodontists$416,000
- Dermatologists$398,810
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$385,410
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$360,820
- Neurologists$356,250
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,540
- Occupational Therapy Aides$40,110
- Physical Therapist Aides$41,970
- Orderlies$43,570
- Paramedics$45,750
Every healthcare occupation in Colorado
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
54 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | physician | $416,000 | $397,696 | 76 |
| Neurologists | physician | $356,250 | $340,575 | 76 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $94,190 | $90,046 | 73 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $47,810 | $45,706 | 73 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $398,810 | $381,262 | 72 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $41,970 | $40,123 | 72 |
| Orderlies | support | $43,570 | $41,653 | 71 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $116,990 | $111,842 | 71 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $75,740 | $72,407 | 71 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $299,990 | $286,790 | 71 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $73,880 | $70,629 | 71 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $87,760 | $83,899 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $265,560 | $253,875 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $47,380 | $45,295 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $49,970 | $47,771 | 70 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $70,050 | $66,968 | 70 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $110,750 | $105,877 | 70 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $108,410 | $103,640 | 70 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $105,380 | $100,743 | 70 |
| Audiologists | allied | $102,270 | $97,770 | 70 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $66,580 | $63,650 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $156,030 | $149,165 | 70 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $63,800 | $60,993 | 70 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $298,320 | $285,194 | 70 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $38,540 | $36,844 | 70 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $385,410 | $368,452 | 70 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $47,180 | $45,104 | 69 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | physician | $360,820 | $344,944 | 69 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $100,260 | $95,849 | 69 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $137,610 | $131,555 | 69 |
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