Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$56.17/hour
The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Colorado is $56.17 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $50.40.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$56.17/hour
Colorado
10% higher than the US average.
$50.40/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Trauma ICU Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Greeley, Colorado ($59) and Commerce City, Colorado ($58). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Colorado average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $63 | $71 |
| Greeley, Colorado | $59 | $67 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $64 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
How does the pay for Trauma ICU Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Kansas ($44) and Oklahoma ($41). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Colorado average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Texas pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $49 | $56 |
| Kansas | $44 | $47 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma ICU Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Colorado average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $53 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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