PermanentPosted today
Pharmacist
BrightSpring Health Services · Colorado Springs, CO
$137k–$141k/ year
New this week
Healthcare jobs in Colorado
629 open roles with published pay from 23 employers in Colorado, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- MountainTime zone
- 96hospitals in the CMS directory
- 629roles with published pay
- $44.40median pay per hour
- $23–$59typical published range
- 23employers hiring
RN postings in Colorado carry a median of $46.89 per hour (about $97,531 a year), −2% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #12 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 96 hospitals in Colorado across 67 cities, 88 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 36 of the 49 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Colorado is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Mountain time.
What healthcare pays in Colorado
Pay by profession for Colorado, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $36–$59 | $46.89 | $97,531 | −2% | 227 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $20–$32 | $26.09 | $54,267 | +0% | 46 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$29 | $23.14 | $48,131 | +1% | 36 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $21–$32 | $25.12 | $52,250 | +14% | 34 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $26–$45 | $33.25 | $69,160 | +5% | 22 postings |
| Patient Access Representative | $19–$31 | $23.83 | $49,566 | −3% | 21 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $22–$28 | $25.11 | $52,229 | +9% | 21 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $50–$76 | $56.80 | $118,144 | +5% | 21 postings |
| Occupational Therapist | $38–$63 | $50.51 | $105,061 | +4% | 18 postings |
| Radiologic Technologist | $28–$48 | $36.34 | $75,587 | −8% | 17 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $39–$65 | $52 | $108,160 | +6% | 15 postings |
| Pharmacy Technician | $21–$34 | $27 | $56,160 | +2% | 15 postings |
| Surgical Technologist | $27–$48 | $37.19 | $77,366 | −0% | 14 postings |
| Pharmacist | $57–$99 | $74.38 | $154,710 | +2% | 13 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $30–$51 | $42.11 | $87,589 | −2% | 13 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $30–$51 | $40.95 | $85,176 | −1% | 10 postings |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $37–$60 | $49.50 | $102,960 | +1% | 10 postings |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $37–$63 | $50.45 | $104,926 | +7% | 10 postings |
| CT Technologist | $31–$57 | $43.88 | $91,270 | −8% | 7 postings |
| Registered Dietitian | $32–$48 | $37.28 | $77,542 | −2% | 7 postings |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $21–$37 | $29.32 | $60,986 | +12% | 7 postings |
| MRI Technologist | $37–$65 | $51.02 | $106,122 | +7% | 5 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $53–$72 | $62.28 | $129,542 | −8% | 4 postings |
| Medical Coder | $26–$45 | $35.11 | $73,039 | +11% | 4 postings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Colorado
629 roles with published pay (523 permanent, 102 per diem, 4 remote). 499 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - CO CA or WA Licensed
One Medical · Denver, CO
$59.10–$65.50/ hour
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790+ more healthcare roles for you in Colorado
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PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist
Banner Health · Sterling, CO
$41.73–$69.55/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Senior Social Worker - ICMHR
Veterans Health Administration · Colorado Springs, CO
$99k–$128k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
RN Clinical Coordinator Emergency Room
CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO
$41.74–$66.25/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Sr Biomedical Equipment Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Durango, CO
$38.34–$63.26/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted today
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO
$38.34–$63.26/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted today
RN Emergency Services
CommonSpirit Health · Frisco, CO
$38.06–$63.07/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse LDRP
CommonSpirit Health · Frisco, CO
$38.06–$63.07/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse Post Partum
CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted today
Registered Nurse Emergency Room
CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
RN Cardiac Rehab
CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Browse Colorado jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse227
- Licensed Practical Nurse22
- Certified Nursing Assistant36
- Nurse Practitioner4
- Radiologic Technologist17
- CT Technologist7
- Respiratory Therapist10
- Surgical Technologist14
- Physical Therapist15
- Occupational Therapist18
- Speech-Language Pathologist10
- Medical Coder4
- Patient Access Representative21
- Pharmacist13
- Pharmacy Technician15
- Medical Laboratory Scientist4
- Phlebotomist21
- Biomedical Equipment Technician4
- MRI Technologist5
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer10
- Registered Dietitian7
- Clinical Social Worker13
- Medical Assistant46
- Sterile Processing Technician7
- Dental Specialist3
- Dental Hygienist21
- Dental Assistant34
Who is hiring in Colorado
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 200 | $47.75 | RN (91), CNA (15) |
| Denver Health | 179 | $46.89 | RN (77), Medical Assistant (14) |
| Banner Health | 95 | $43.53 | RN (37), Medical Assistant (17) |
| PDS Health | 30 | $29.31 | Dental Assistant (17), Hygienist (12) |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 25 | $50.50 | OT (5), SLP (3) |
| Enhabit Home Health | 13 | $43.27 | RN (4), PT (4) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 11 | $39.56 | LPN / LVN (4), Social Worker (3) |
| ScionHealth | 11 | $37.11 | CNA (4), RN (3) |
| Aspen Dental | 10 | $24.75 | Dental Assistant (8), Dentist (1) |
| US Oncology Network | 8 | $27.23 | Medical Assistant (2), NP (2) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Colorado
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pds Colorado Network, LLP | 5 | $75.27 | Dentist (5) |
| Colorado West Healthcare System | 3 | $41.33 | RN (2), Dietitian (1) |
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 3 | $40.16 | OT (3) |
| Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley | 3 | $38.17 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Cosmic Healthcare, LLC | 3 | $34.50 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | 3 | $33.32 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| East Phillips County Hospital District | 3 | $27.97 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Portercare Adventist Health System | 2 | $50.14 | RN (1), Lab Scientist (1) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Colorado
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 197 | $46.89 | RN |
| Colorado Springs | 85 | $45.67 | RN |
| Greeley | 49 | $43.53 | RN |
| Lakewood | 45 | $47.75 | RN |
| Westminster | 35 | $47.75 | RN |
| Fort Collins | 19 | $47.24 | RN |
| Frisco | 16 | $45.95 | RN |
| Longmont | 16 | $48.11 | RN |
| Pueblo | 16 | $42.92 | RN |
| Durango | 13 | $40.95 | RN |
| Aurora | 13 | $37.11 | Dietitian |
| Loveland | 12 | $29.68 | RN |
| Sterling | 11 | $43.53 | RN |
| Brush | 7 | $43.53 | RN |
| Littleton | 6 | $24.99 | Phlebotomist |
City guides
- Denver
- Colorado Springs
- Greeley
- Lakewood
- Westminster
- Fort Collins
- Pueblo
- Frisco
- Longmont
- Aurora
- Durango
- Loveland
- Sterling
- Brush
- Littleton
- Fort Carson
- Englewood
- Canon City
- Greenwood Village
- Lone Tree
- Golden
Pay by city
Hospitals in Colorado
How Colorado's hospital market is built.
- 96hospitals listed by CMS
- 88with emergency services
- 45Birthing-Friendly designated
- 36rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 54
- Critical access: 32
- Psychiatric: 8
- Children's: 2
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 52
- Government and federal: 32
- For-profit: 11
- Other: 1
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 7 | 3 |
| Colorado Springs | 7 | 1 |
| Aurora | 4 | 3 |
| Pueblo | 3 | 1 |
| Grand Junction | 3 | 3 |
| Greeley | 2 | 2 |
| Longmont | 2 | 1 |
| Fort Collins | 2 | 1 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Adventhealth Castle Rock, Castle Rock · 5 of 5 stars
- Adventhealth Parker, Parker · 5 of 5 stars
- Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus, Westminster · 5 of 5 stars
- Grand Junction Va Medical Center, Grand Junction · 5 of 5 stars
- Longs Peak Hospital, Longmont · 5 of 5 stars
- Medical Center Of The Rockies, Loveland · 5 of 5 stars
- Mercy Regional Medical Center, Durango · 5 of 5 stars
- Mt San Rafael Hospital, Trinidad · 5 of 5 stars
- Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins · 5 of 5 stars
- Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver · 5 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Colorado with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Colorado
What the compact means here
Colorado is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Colorado without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Colorado, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Colorado on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Colorado, you apply for a Colorado license as your new home state. Ask the Colorado board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Colorado license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Colorado requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Colorado board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Colorado
Colorado taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Colorado
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Colorado. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Colorado
- Tyler Jensen, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Colorado line might also look.
Common questions
Is Colorado a compact nursing state?
Colorado is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Colorado without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Colorado, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Colorado?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Colorado board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Colorado tax wages?
Yes. Colorado taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Colorado?
The median RN pay is $46.89 per hour, about $97,531 a year, based on 227 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $36 to $59 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Colorado?
CMS lists 96 hospitals in Colorado, 88 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Colorado?
23 employers published roles with pay in Colorado, led by CommonSpirit Health with 200. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Colorado?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Colorado. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
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Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your RN pay reportColorado · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Carson, CO · 2 postings$56.44/ hr$48–$66
- BrightSpring Health ServicesDENVER, CO · 2 postings$49.75/ hr$48–$52
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 91 postings$47.75/ hr$32–$66
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 77 postings$46.89/ hr$34–$68
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$46.89High$59
227 RN postings with published pay in Colorado, 184 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 227 RN roles
- RN Clinical Coordinator Emergency RoomPermanent$41.74–$66.25/ hour
- RN Emergency ServicesPer diem$38.06–$63.07/ hour
+ 225 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.