Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$56.85/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Colorado is $56.85 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $52.89.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Clinical Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$56.85/hour
Colorado
7% higher than the US average.
$52.89/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Clinical Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($58) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Colorado average for Clinical Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $59 | $67 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
How does the pay for Clinical Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Only Kansas reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Colorado average for Clinical Nurses is $57 per hour — Kansas pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $55 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Colorado average for Clinical Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $52 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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