How much does a registered nurse make in Colorado?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Colorado. That is $48.20 an hour or $8,355 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.20
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,500Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $124,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,500 | $38.22 | |
| 25th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.20 | |
| 75th | $108,900 | $52.37 | |
| 90th | $124,900 | $60.07 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $103,300 |
| Denver, CO | $101,100 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $97,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $96,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $96,140 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $95,990 |
| Pueblo, CO | $95,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 11. District of Columbia | $102,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $100,600 |
| 14. Colorado | $100,300 |
| 15. Maryland | $99,790 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $99,700 |
| 17. Delaware | $99,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $48.20 ($100,300 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $100,300 against $97,550 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Colorado rank for registered nurse pay?
Colorado ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays registered nurses the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $103,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.