Earlier this year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released May 2024 data showing that nurse practitioner (NP) employment in the United States had surpassed 303,400. The five-state Rocky Mountain region accounted for just over 3% of those NP jobs. Nurse practitioner pay across the region was moderate, with all states except Wyoming meeting or exceeding the national average. However, it's important to note that due to a statewide data reporting error, employment and wage data for Colorado was unavailable. A closer look at the available BLS data from May 2024 reveals the following about nurse practitioner pay in the Rocky Mountain region:
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| Nurse Practitioner Pay in the Rocky Mountain Region |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| CO | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ID | 1,570 | $131,380 | 18th |
| MT | 1,050 | $131,560 | 17th |
| UT | 2,860 | $131,680 | 16th |
| WY | 440 | $126,060 | 34th |
| U.S. | 303,410 | $130,077 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on August 28, 2025
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