Registered Nurses pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for registered nurses is $48.20 an hour ($100,260 a year). About 54,490 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Colorado ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.22 | $79,500 |
| 25% of workers | $40.67 | $84,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.20 | $100,260 |
| 75% of workers | $52.37 | $108,930 |
| 90% of workers | $60.07 | $124,940 |
Registered Nurses pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $103,290 | 3,140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $101,130 | 30,380 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $97,600 | 0 |
| Greeley | $96,300 | 1,390 |
| Colorado Springs | $96,140 | 6,800 |
| Grand Junction | $95,990 | 2,130 |
| Pueblo | $95,720 | 2,040 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $47,380 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,880 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,930 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,540 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,750 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $265,560 |
| Paramedics | $63,910 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
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