Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$55.80/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Colorado is $55.80 per hour. This is 22% higher than the US average of $43.42.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$55.80/hour
Colorado
22% higher than the US average.
$43.42/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($58) and Colorado Springs, Colorado ($58). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $56 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $61 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $55 | $60 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Kansas ($53) and Nevada ($53). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $56 per hour — New Mexico pays 19% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $67 | $72 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Idaho | $50 | $50 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $49 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by TK Health ($47). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Colorado average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $61 |
| TK Health | $47 | $50 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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