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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses in Colorado

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses assess and treat mental health and substance use disorders in individuals and families. They diagnose conditions, prescribe medications within state regulations, and provide psychotherapy In Colorado the median pay is $100,260 a year, 3% above the national median of $97,550.

$100,260median pay in Colorado, per year
$84,590–$108,930middle half earn
54,490employed in Colorado
$97,550U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

PsychologyTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryBiologySociology and Anthropology

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O*NET-SOC 29-1141.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado, annual.