Average Registered Nurse Salary

$56.05/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Aurora, CO is $56.05 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Colorado average of $56.47.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$56.05/hour

Aurora, CO

9% higher than the US average.

$56.47/hour

Colorado

10% higher than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Lone Tree, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 2% higher than the Aurora average of $56.05.

Commerce City, Colorado

$58/hour

This is 4% higher than the Aurora average of $56.05.

Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 2% higher than the Aurora average of $56.05.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Aurora?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by UCHealth (Colorado) ($46). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Aurora, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$48$60
UCHealth (Colorado)$46$55

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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