Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Colorado?

The highest paying employer in Colorado for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 19% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Colorado.

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Longmont is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $63/hr. This is 3% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Littleton, paying up to $63/hr, Parker, paying up to $63/hr, and Lakewood, paying up to $63/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$55.12/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Colorado is $55.12 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $46.83.

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$55.12/hour

Colorado

15% higher than the US average.

$46.83/hour

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Longmont, Colorado	$57	$63
Littleton, Colorado	$56	$63
Parker, Colorado	$56	$63
Lakewood, Colorado	$56	$63
Loveland, Colorado	$56	$60
Denver, Colorado	$56	$60
Pueblo, Colorado	$56	$60
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$59
Thornton, Colorado	$55	$59

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New Mexico	$64	$72
Idaho	$50	$50
Kansas	$46	$59
Oklahoma	$46	$46
Arizona	$43	$45
South Dakota	$40	$43
Utah	$29	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Colorado?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$46	$52
TK Health	$43	$46

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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