Registered Nurses Salary in Colorado
Ranked #16 of 51 · CO
2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $99,370 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $100,260
Employment 54,490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $79,500P25 $84,590 Median $100,260P75 $108,930P90 $124,940
About 80% of registered nursess in Colorado earn between $79,500 and $124,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Colorado is $99,370, about 2% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $103,610 | $101,320 | 1,930 |
| Boulder, CO | $103,290 | $105,650 | 3,140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,130 | $100,920 | 30,380 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $97,600 | $97,420 | — |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $96,530 | $95,640 | 1,930 |
| Greeley, CO | $96,300 | $93,490 | 1,390 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $96,140 | $96,320 | 6,800 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $95,990 | $98,460 | 2,130 |