New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Wheat Ridge, CO
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Wheat Ridge, CO
23% lower 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 Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 35% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Lone Tree, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 34% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Aurora, Colorado
$54/hour
This is 31% higher than the Wheat Ridge 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 $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 Wheat Ridge, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 56% 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 |
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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