Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$55.50/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Colorado is $55.50 per hour. This is 12% higher than the US average of $48.85.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$55.50/hour
Colorado
12% higher than the US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $55 | $60 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $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 CVOR ($61) and Special Procedures ($61). Manager also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Manager earns 15% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | $64 | $81 |
| CVOR | $61 | $63 |
| Special Procedures | $61 | $67 |
| OR - Operating Room | $59 | $63 |
| Interventional Radiology | $59 | $63 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Kansas ($52) and Nebraska ($48). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — New Mexico pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $57 | $72 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Idaho | $48 | $51 |
| Texas | $48 | $60 |
| Arizona | $48 | $60 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Utah | $43 | $45 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Colorado?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48) and Perm Staff Jobs ($47). UCHealth (Colorado) has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $91. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $58 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $46 | $91 |
| CoreCivic | $42 | $42 |
| TK Health | $42 | $46 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. 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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- UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
- Longmont, CO
- Days
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$43-67/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department
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