Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands Ranch, 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 4% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Parker, paying up to $62/hr, Littleton, paying up to $63/hr, and Lakewood, paying up to $61/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$55.09/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Highlands Ranch, CO is $55.09 per hour. This is 12% higher than the US average of $48.32.

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$55.09/hour

Highlands Ranch, CO

12% higher than the US average.

$48.32/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Highlands Ranch Compare to Other Cities

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Littleton, Colorado

$56/hour

Englewood, Colorado

$56/hour

Parker, Colorado

$56/hour

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Longmont, Colorado	$57	$63
Parker, Colorado	$56	$62
Littleton, Colorado	$56	$63
Lakewood, Colorado	$56	$61
Thornton, Colorado	$56	$59
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$59
Denver, Colorado	$56	$60
Colorado Springs, Colorado	$56	$60
Loveland, Colorado	$56	$60

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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