Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands Ranch, CO

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$57.10/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Highlands Ranch, CO is $57.10 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Colorado average of $55.38.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Highlands Ranch, CO compared to State and National Averages

$57.10/hour

Highlands Ranch, CO

14% higher than the US average.

$55.38/hour

Colorado

12% higher than the US average.

$48.91/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Highlands Ranch Compare to Other Cities

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Littleton, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 53% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $57.10.

Englewood, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 3% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $57.10.

Aurora, Colorado

$54/hour

This is 5% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $57.10.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Highlands Ranch?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by UCHealth (Colorado) ($45). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Highlands Ranch, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.