Average Registered Nurse Salary

$56.56/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Denver, CO is $56.56 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Colorado average of $55.31.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$56.56/hour

Denver, CO

14% higher than the US average.

$55.31/hour

Colorado

12% higher than the US average.

$48.58/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Dallas, Texas

$46/hour

This is 22% lower than the Denver average of $56.56.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 45% lower than the Denver average of $56.56.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 81% lower than the Denver average of $56.56.

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