Registered Nurse salary in Colorado
What registered nurses earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,260$48.20 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$84,590 – $108,930Top 10%: $124,940+
Jobs54,4900.87× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,130 | $48.62 | 30,380 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $96,140 | $46.22 | 6,800 |
| Boulder, CO | $103,290 | $49.66 | 3,140 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $95,990 | $46.15 | 2,130 |
| Pueblo, CO | $95,720 | $46.02 | 2,040 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $96,530 | $46.41 | 1,930 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $103,610 | $49.81 | 1,930 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $88,400 | $42.50 | 1,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $96,300 | $46.30 | 1,390 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $97,600 | $46.92 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Minnesota · $101,510 Rhode Island · $100,640 Maryland · $99,790 New Hampshire · $99,700 Delaware · $99,520 Arizona · $99,500
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580 Nurse Practitioners · $132,930
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Colorado?
Registered Nurses in Colorado earned a median of $100,260 a year ($48.20 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $84,590 to $108,930.
Where in Colorado do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $103,290.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.