The average CRNA salary in Colorado is $205/hr or approximately $284k per year. Locum tenens CRNAs in Colorado earn significantly more — typically $267–$369/hr, or 30–80% above permanent rates. Colorado gives CRNAs full practice authority (FPA), with no physician supervision required. RxRooster publishes CRNA compensation data and job listings for Colorado.
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CRNA Salary in Colorado
Compensation data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Colorado (2026).
$205
Permanent hourly
$267–$369
Locum hourly
$284k
Annual salary
What affects CRNA pay in Colorado?
Practice authority
Colorado gives CRNAs full practice authority, so no physician supervision is required.
State tax
Colorado collects state income tax. Consider effective take-home when comparing to no-tax states.
Locum vs. permanent
Locum CRNAs in Colorado commonly earn $267–$369/hr, 30–80% above permanent staff rates.
Facility type
Level-I trauma and academic centers pay differently than community hospitals or outpatient surgery centers. Compare offers on RxRooster.