Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO
Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary
$30.93/hour
The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Denver, CO is $30.93 per hour. This is 84% lower than the Colorado average of $57.05.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages
$30.93/hour
Denver, CO
53% lower than the US average.
$57.05/hour
Colorado
17% higher than the US average.
$47.37/hour
United States
How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
Olathe, Kansas
$54/hour
This is 4% lower than the Denver average of $56.42.
Lenexa, Kansas
$57/hour
This is 1% higher than the Denver average of $56.42.
Overland Park, Kansas
$46/hour
This is 22% lower than the Denver average of $56.42.
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 Denver, CO average for Orthopedics Nurses is $31 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 87% 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 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Denver?
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 Denver, CO average for Orthopedics Nurses is $31 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 57% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $52 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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