Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO

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 2% 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

$56.21/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Denver, CO is $56.21 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Colorado average of $55.13.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$56.21/hour

Denver, CO

14% higher than the US average.

$55.13/hour

Colorado

12% higher than the US average.

$48.28/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Lakewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% higher than the Denver average of $55.78.

Englewood, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 1% lower than the Denver average of $55.78.

Littleton, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% higher than the Denver average of $55.78.

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
Thornton, Colorado	$56	$59
Loveland, Colorado	$56	$60
Denver, Colorado	$56	$60
Pueblo, Colorado	$56	$60
Colorado Springs, Colorado	$56	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Denver?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$52

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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