Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Lakewood, CO
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Lakewood, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 38% lower than the Colorado average of $51.44.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Lakewood, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Lakewood, CO
29% lower than the US average.
$51.44/hour
Colorado
6% higher than the US average.
$48.32/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
Aurora, Colorado
$53/hour
This is 30% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
Dallas, Texas
$45/hour
This is 18% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 27% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
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 Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Lakewood, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 56% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $53 | $59 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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