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 63% lower than the Colorado average of $51.59.
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
55% lower than the US average.
$51.59/hour
Colorado
5% higher than the US average.
$49.01/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
Lone Tree, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 44% higher than the Cortez average of $31.62.
Denver, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 44% higher than the Cortez average of $31.62.
Aurora, Colorado
$54/hour
This is 42% 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 $57 per hour, followed by Longmont, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Cortez, CO average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 81% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Longmont, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Greeley, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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