Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Cortez, CO
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$31.62/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Cortez, CO is $31.62 per hour. This is 68% lower than the Colorado average of $53.14.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Cortez, CO compared to State and National Averages
$31.62/hour
Cortez, CO
46% lower than the US average.
$53.14/hour
Colorado
13% higher than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Cortez Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Cortez Compare to Other Cities
Pueblo, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 11% higher than the Cortez average of $31.62.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$59/hour
This is 46% higher than the Cortez average of $31.62.
Lone Tree, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 44% higher than the Cortez average of $31.62.
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 Englewood, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Cortez, CO average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 84% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $67 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $60 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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