Registered Nurses Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $89,210 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.89
10th percentile $73,590
90th percentile $108,060
Employed locally 7,290
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,590
    25th
    $79,440
    50th (median)
    $89,210
    75th
    $99,410
    90th
    $108,060

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 102% Median Registered Nurses salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Chico, CA $141,720
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $130,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,570

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,870
    Physical Therapists $99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists $104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $80,160
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Colorado Springs, CO is $42.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.25 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.7% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $73,590 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,440.