Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Boulder, CO
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$38.48/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Boulder, CO is $38.48 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Colorado average of $54.91.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Boulder, CO compared to State and National Averages
$38.48/hour
Boulder, CO
26% lower than the US average.
$54.91/hour
Colorado
12% higher than the US average.
$48.41/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Boulder Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Boulder Compare to Other Cities
Fort Smith, Arkansas
$28/hour
This is 35% lower than the Boulder average of $38.48.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 25% higher than the Boulder average of $38.48.
San Diego, California
$50/hour
This is 24% higher than the Boulder average of $38.48.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Boulder, CO average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 49% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $61 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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