New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Lakewood, CO

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Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$37.39/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Lakewood, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 20% lower than the Colorado average of $45.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

New Graduate Nurse salaries in Lakewood, CO compared to State and National Averages

$37.39/hour

Lakewood, CO

20% lower than the US average.

$45.00/hour

Colorado

This is equal to the US average

$44.95/hour

United States

How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$58/hour

This is 35% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 35% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.

Aurora, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 33% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?

Commerce City, Colorado pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Denver, Colorado ($58) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Lakewood, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 57% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado	$59	$67
Denver, Colorado	$58	$63
Lone Tree, Colorado	$57	$64
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$63
Thornton, Colorado	$56	$59
Aurora, Colorado	$56	$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$55	$60

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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