Registered Nurses Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,560 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.13
10th percentile $69,110
90th percentile $106,530
Employed locally 1,330
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,110
    25th
    $79,380
    50th (median)
    $85,560
    75th
    $97,360
    90th
    $106,530

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,910
    Physical Therapists $102,220
    Pharmacists $141,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $41.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.33 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 8.6% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $69,110 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,380.