CRNA Careers in Colorado
Salary data, licensure requirements, practice authority, and credentialing details for CRNAs practicing in Colorado.
Median CRNA Salary
$218,000
COL-adjusted: $207,619
Practice Authority
Full
CMS opt-out state
State Income Tax
4.4%
~$9,592/yr at median
In-House Call Rate
$1,200
Home call: $500
Compensation in Colorado
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151).
Salary Range
Call Compensation
If your contract bundles call into base salary, you may be leaving $57,600 per year on the table. Separate call pay is standard.
Practice Authority & Licensure
Practice Authority
Colorado grants CRNAs full practice authority. CRNAs can practice without a collaborative agreement or physician supervision requirement under state law.
Licensure
CRNAs in Colorado hold an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license. Requirements include active RN license, NBCRNA certification, and state-specific application. Processing times vary from 4-12 weeks.
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