Registered Nurses Salary in Colorado
Registered Nurses in Colorado earn a median of $100,260 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 54,490
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,500; the top 10% earn over $124,940. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Critical Care Nurses$100,260 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,880 median in Colorado
- Acute Care Nurses$100,260 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$137,610 median in Colorado
- Nurse Practitioners$132,930 median in Colorado
- Physician Assistants$134,540 median in Colorado
Registered Nurses pay in Colorado
How much do registered nurses make in Colorado?
The median is $100,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,500 and the top 10% earn over $124,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.