Average Registered Nurse Salary in Colorado
Registered nurses in Colorado earn an average of $80,670 per year (or $38.78 per hour).
Colorado registered nurses earn 2% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Colorado
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $100,870 | $48 |
| 75th Percentile | $95,220 | $45 |
| Median | $78,070 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,680 | $33 |
80% of Colorado RNs earn between $60,550 and $100,870.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Colorado
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Colorado RNs earn about $78,396 per year. Cost-of-living in Colorado is 2% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Colorado?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $175,760 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $122,620 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $112,580 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $89,870 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $87,140 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $55,360 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $40,550 per year |
At a $80,670 average annual salary, RNs in Colorado tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($175,760), nurse midwives ($122,620), nurse practitioners ($112,580), physical therapists ($89,870), and dental hygienists ($87,140). They tend to earn more than licensed practical nurses ($55,360) and pharmacy technicians ($40,550).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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