Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$55.11/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $55.11 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Colorado average of $51.59.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Fort Collins, CO compared to State and National Averages

$55.11/hour

Fort Collins, CO

11% higher 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 Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 2% higher than the Fort Collins average of $55.11.

Aurora, Colorado

$54/hour

This is 2% lower than the Fort Collins average of $55.11.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 2% higher than the Fort Collins average of $55.11.

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 Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 4% 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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Fort Collins?

UCHealth (Colorado) and Perm Staff Jobs pay Emergency Department Nurses the most, both averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) and Perm Staff Jobs pay 18% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$45	$45
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

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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