Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Lakewood, CO
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Lakewood, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Colorado average of $54.84.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Lakewood, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Lakewood, CO
29% lower than the US average.
$54.84/hour
Colorado
12% higher than the US average.
$48.12/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
Amarillo, Texas
$32/hour
This is 15% lower than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
Topeka, Kansas
$32/hour
This is 17% lower than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$29/hour
This is 29% lower than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $57 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 53% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Lakewood?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Lakewood, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $52 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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