Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$38.02/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Colorado is $38.02 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $38.80.
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$38.02/hour
Colorado
2% lower than the US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Boulder, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Longmont, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $38 | $40 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $38 | $40 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $38 | $44 |
| Denver, Colorado | $38 | $44 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Colorado?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Colorado?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $49 | $57 |
| Labor and Delivery | $49 | $55 |
| Post Partum | $48 | $53 |
| Cardiology | $47 | $51 |
| Nurse Resident | $46 | $46 |
| Skilled Nursing | $46 | $46 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $49 | $55 |
| Arizona | $42 | $47 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $53 |
| Texas | $36 | $50 |
| Idaho | $33 | $45 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
| Nebraska | $32 | $42 |
| Kansas | $32 | $36 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Colorado?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Colorado?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical-Perm | $50 | $50 |
| CoreCivic | $48 | $48 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $47 |
| TK Health | $42 | $46 |
| HealthOne | $38 | $45 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Core Medical-Perm
- Englewood, CO
- 3x12 hrs
$100K-125K/year
approximately $53-67/hrPosted Today
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- Crowley County Correctional Facility
- Olney Springs, CO
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- The Medical Center of Aurora
- Aurora, CO
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$45+/hour
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Perinatal Labor & Delivery RN
- Core Medical-Perm
- Aspen, CO
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
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