Average Registered Nurse Salary

$37.39/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Denver, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 20% lower than the Colorado average of $44.70.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$37.39/hour

Denver, CO

24% lower than the US average.

$44.70/hour

Colorado

4% lower than the US average.

$46.52/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Lakewood, Colorado

$37/hour

This is equal to the Denver average

Englewood, Colorado

$37/hour

This is equal to the Denver average

Littleton, Colorado

$37/hour

This is equal to the Denver average

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Denver?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$38$38

Last updated on April 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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