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 30% higher than the Colorado average of $26.10.
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
1% higher than the US average.
$26.10/hour
Colorado
41% lower than the US average.
$36.88/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
Wichita, Kansas
$28/hour
This is 35% lower than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Independence, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 14% lower than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Overland Park, Kansas
$32/hour
This is 16% lower than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Colorado | $40 | $49 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $39 | $40 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $38 | $40 |
Last updated on December 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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