Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$55.30/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Colorado is $55.30 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $46.11.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$55.30/hour
Colorado
17% higher than the US average.
$46.11/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Denver, Colorado ($57) and Thornton, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $55 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $55 | $59 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Kansas ($50) and Texas ($47). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $55 per hour — New Mexico pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $61 | $72 |
| Kansas | $50 | $59 |
| Texas | $47 | $56 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| Arizona | $44 | $45 |
| South Dakota | $40 | $43 |
| Utah | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47) and TK Health ($42). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Colorado average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $55 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $52 |
| TK Health | $42 | $46 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg
- 110 Riverview Rd
- Sterling, CO
$45-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg
- 400 Warner St
- Ft Morgan, CO
$45/hour
Med Surg / Complex Care Unit RN
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Thornton, CO
- 3x12 hrs
$40-55/hour
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- 26861 US 34
- Akron, CO
$35/hour
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