Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands Ranch, CO
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$56.71/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Highlands Ranch, CO is $56.71 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Colorado average of $55.13.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Highlands Ranch, CO compared to State and National Averages
$56.71/hour
Highlands Ranch, CO
11% higher than the US average.
$55.13/hour
Colorado
8% higher than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Highlands Ranch Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Highlands Ranch Compare to Other Cities
Englewood, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 2% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $56.71.
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is equal to the Highlands Ranch average
Salt Lake City, Utah
$48/hour
This is 17% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $56.71.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $57 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 Highlands Ranch, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour, roughly in line with Commerce City, Colorado.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Highlands Ranch?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Highlands Ranch, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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