Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,257/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Colorado is $2,257 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 10,051 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$2,257/week

Colorado

This is equal to the US average

$2,258/week

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Travel Nurses?

Gunnison, Colorado pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,225 per week, followed by Aspen, Colorado ($3,090) and Louisville, Colorado ($3,042). Aspen, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,869. For comparison, the Colorado average for Travel Nurses is $2,257 per week — Gunnison, Colorado pays 43% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gunnison, Colorado$3,225$3,920
Aspen, Colorado$3,090$4,869
Louisville, Colorado$3,042$3,042
Salida, Colorado$2,898$3,600
Castle Rock, Colorado$2,753$3,624
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Colorado?

Manager earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Colorado, averaging $3,710 per week, followed by Pediatrics CVICU ($2,996) and CVOR ($2,975). Manager also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,526. For comparison, the Colorado average for Travel Nurses is $2,257 per week — Manager earns 64% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Manager$3,710$4,526
Pediatrics CVICU$2,996$4,174
CVOR$2,975$4,000
Infection Control$2,872$3,720
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum$2,843$3,902
OB/GYN$2,838$4,400
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,356 per week, followed by Nevada ($2,330) and Idaho ($2,293). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,250. For comparison, the Colorado average for Travel Nurses is $2,257 per week — Nebraska pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,356$4,000
Nevada$2,330$3,316
Idaho$2,293$4,543
Arizona$2,273$4,000
Wyoming$2,262$3,944
New Mexico$2,233$4,239
Kansas$2,229$4,392
Oklahoma$2,113$5,250
Utah$1,987$3,730
Texas$1,910$4,205
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Colorado?

ShareSTAFF pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,416 per week, followed by SpectrumACS ($3,384) and TLC Nursing ($3,300). Compunnel Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,528. For comparison, the Colorado average for Travel Nurses is $2,257 per week — ShareSTAFF pays 51% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ShareSTAFF$3,416$3,416
SpectrumACS$3,384$3,384
TLC Nursing$3,300$3,300
Compunnel Healthcare$3,253$4,528
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$3,240$3,240
Niktor$3,127$3,127
i2k MedHub$3,067$3,067
Agile Health Tech$3,037$3,699
ProKatchers$3,008$3,630
Excellerate Careforce$2,998$3,226

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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