Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary
$57.05/hour
The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Colorado is $57.05 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $51.66.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$57.05/hour
Colorado
9% higher than the US average.
$51.66/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Denver, Colorado ($56) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Orthopedics Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $55 | $63 |
How does the pay for Orthopedics Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Texas ($52). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Colorado average for Orthopedics Nurses is $57 per hour — Kansas pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $59 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Colorado average for Orthopedics Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $52 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Sky Ridge Medical Center
- Lone Tree, CO
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- UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
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- University of Colorado Hospital
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