Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Wheat Ridge, CO
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Wheat Ridge, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Colorado average of $54.87.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Wheat Ridge, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Wheat Ridge, CO
29% lower than the US average.
$54.87/hour
Colorado
12% higher than the US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 34% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Englewood, Colorado
$53/hour
This is 30% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Wichita, Kansas
$42/hour
This is 10% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
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 Wheat Ridge, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 54% 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 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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