New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$57.14/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Denver, CO is $57.14 per hour. This is 21% higher than the Colorado average of $45.00.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages
$57.14/hour
Denver, CO
19% higher than the US average.
$45.00/hour
Colorado
2% lower than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
Lone Tree, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 1% lower than the Denver average of $57.14.
Aurora, Colorado
$54/hour
This is 5% lower than the Denver average of $57.14.
Wichita, Kansas
$43/hour
This is 32% lower than the Denver average of $57.14.
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 Denver, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $67 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Denver?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Rose Medical Center
- Denver, CO
$37-54/hour
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- Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center
- Denver, CO
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- UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
- Denver, CO
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