Registered Nurse salary in Colorado
The median registered nurse pay in Colorado is $46.89 per hour, about $97,531 a year, based on 227 postings from 13 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 227roles with published pay
- $46.89median pay per hour
- $36–$59typical published range
- 13employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43.53 | $90,542 |
| 25th percentile | $45.94 | $95,555 |
| Median | $46.89 | $97,531 |
| 75th percentile | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| 90th percentile | $49.87 | $103,730 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Carson | 2 | $56.44 | $117,395 |
| Frisco | 5 | $50.56 | $105,165 |
| Longmont | 8 | $48.12 | $100,090 |
| Westminster | 18 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| Colorado Springs | 29 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| Lakewood | 20 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| Fort Collins | 7 | $47.24 | $98,259 |
| Denver | 80 | $46.89 | $97,531 |
| Durango | 4 | $46.84 | $97,438 |
| Brush | 4 | $46.61 | $96,949 |
| Pueblo | 6 | $45.94 | $95,555 |
| Canon City | 4 | $45.94 | $95,555 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 2 | $56.44 | $117,395 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $49.75 | $103,480 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 91 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| Denver Health | 77 | $46.89 | $97,531 |
| LifePoint Health | 1 | $46 | $95,680 |
| ScionHealth | 3 | $45.19 | $93,995 |
| Banner Health | 37 | $45.03 | $93,662 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 4 | $44.86 | $93,319 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 2 | $44.19 | $91,905 |
| Enhabit Home Health | 4 | $43.27 | $90,002 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $69.49 | +48% |
| California | $66.48 | +42% |
| Minnesota | $59.05 | +26% |
| Oregon | $57.50 | +23% |
| Massachusetts | $56.69 | +21% |
| Rhode Island | $56.02 | +19% |
| Delaware | $54.74 | +17% |
| Montana | $54.72 | +17% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Colorado?
The median is $46.89 per hour, about $97,531 a year, across 227 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $46 and $48 per hour.
Who pays registered nurses the most in Colorado?
13 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA.
What do registered nurses get paid at other hospitals in Colorado?
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Carson, CO$56.44/hr
- BrightSpring Health ServicesDENVER, CO$49.75/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO$47.75/hr
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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
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2What they are offering now
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.
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