Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$47.90/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Colorado is $47.90 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on June 29, 2026. 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
$47.90/hour
Colorado
This is equal to the US average
$47.70/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 |
| Frisco, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
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 |
| Long Term Care | $46 | $48 |
| Nursing Home | $46 | $48 |
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 | $56 | $72 |
| Nebraska | $46 | $51 |
| Arizona | $45 | $54 |
| Texas | $44 | $72 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| South Dakota | $42 | $43 |
| Kansas | $40 | $59 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $48 | $48 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $47 |
| TK Health | $42 | $46 |
| Jet Health | $41 | $43 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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