Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Englewood is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 3% higher than the average pay for Surgical ICU Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Thornton, paying up to $59/hr, Lone Tree, paying up to $57/hr, and Denver, paying up to $59/hr.

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$54.10/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Denver, CO is $54.10 per hour. This is 31% higher than the Colorado average of $37.52.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$54.10/hour

Denver, CO

11% higher than the US average.

$37.52/hour

Colorado

28% lower than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Englewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 3% higher than the Denver average of $54.10.

Wichita, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 62% lower than the Denver average of $54.10.

Lewisville, Texas

$52/hour

This is 4% lower than the Denver average of $54.10.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$59
Thornton, Colorado	$56	$59
Lone Tree, Colorado	$54	$57
Denver, Colorado	$54	$59
Aurora, Colorado	$52	$58
Louisville, Colorado	$38	$50
Lafayette, Colorado	$38	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Denver?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$48

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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