New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$41.16/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Colorado is $41.16 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $40.32.
Last updated on September 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$41.16/hour
Colorado
2% higher than the US average.
$40.32/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Englewood, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for New Graduate Nurses is $41 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 42% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $57 | $59 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $57 | $59 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $53 | $59 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Only Kansas reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Colorado average for New Graduate Nurses is $41 per hour — Kansas pays 22% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $32 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Colorado average for New Graduate Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on September 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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