Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Trauma Nurse Salary
$56.52/hour
The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Colorado is $56.52 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $45.78.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$56.52/hour
Colorado
19% higher than the US average.
$45.78/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Trauma Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($58) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $59 | $67 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $52 |
Last updated on October 1, 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) - Trauma
- UCHealth Longs Peak Medical Center
- Longmont, CO
$41-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Med Surg
- Rose Medical Center
- Denver, CO
$37-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Med Surg
- Rose Medical Center
- Denver, CO
$37-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Med Surg
- HCA Healthcare
- Aurora, CO
$37-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Med Surg
- HCA Healthcare
- Aurora, CO
$37-54/hour
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