Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$56.48/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Colorado is $56.48 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $51.19.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$56.48/hour
Colorado
9% higher than the US average.
$51.19/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas ($44) and Oklahoma ($41). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Colorado average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Texas pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Kansas | $44 | $47 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Colorado average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $53 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
$40-59/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Sky Ridge Medical Center
- Lone Tree, CO
$39-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
- Denver, CO
$39-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
$37-56/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
$37-54/hour
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