Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$56.44/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Colorado is $56.44 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $44.87.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$56.44/hour
Colorado
20% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Colorado Springs, Colorado ($60) and Loveland, Colorado ($58). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $62 | $67 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $60 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $55 | $63 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Colorado?
Manager earns the most among Nursing specialties in Colorado, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Educator ($62) and CVOR ($61). Manager also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Manager earns 13% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | $64 | $81 |
| Educator | $62 | $63 |
| CVOR | $61 | $63 |
| Special Procedures | $61 | $67 |
| Behavioral Health | $60 | $67 |
| Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $60 | $63 |
| Cardiac Stepdown | $60 | $63 |
| Case Management | $60 | $60 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Kansas ($53) and Texas ($52). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — New Mexico pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $64 | $72 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $47 | $52 |
| Utah | $43 | $50 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Wyoming | $33 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($48) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $91. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $91 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $91 |
| TK Health | $47 | $50 |
| Pennant Services | $46 | $53 |
| CoreCivic | $45 | $48 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health
- UCHealth (Colorado)
- Longmont, CO
$70-111/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional House Supervisor
- Crowley County Correctional Facility
- Olney Springs, CO
$129K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- UCHealth Longs Peak Medical Center
- Longmont, CO
$48-76/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton
- Englewood, CO
$54-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Hospice
- Namaste Home Health and Hospice
- Denver, CO
$100K-120K/year
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