Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$51.18/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Colorado is $51.18 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $46.41.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$51.18/hour
Colorado
9% higher than the US average.
$46.41/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Emergency Department Nurses is $51 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $55 | $60 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $63 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Arizona ($46) and Texas ($46). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Colorado average for Emergency Department Nurses is $51 per hour — Kansas pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $50 | $59 |
| Arizona | $46 | $50 |
| Texas | $46 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by UCHealth (Colorado) ($45). UCHealth (Colorado) has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Colorado average for Emergency Department Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $53 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $45 | $55 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department
- UCHealth Aurora Mississippi Free Standing ED
- Aurora, CO
- Days
$43-67/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Medical Center of the Rockies
- Loveland, CO
- Days
$41-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center
- Estes Park, CO
- Days, Nights, Rotating
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
- Broomfield, CO
- Nights
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Medical Center of the Rockies
- Loveland, CO
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$35-55/hour
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