Registered Nurses Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,070 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.11
10th percentile $79,800
90th percentile $124,780
Employed locally 1,820
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,800
    25th
    $83,500
    50th (median)
    $100,070
    75th
    $109,160
    90th
    $124,780

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Therapists$105,300
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,900
    Family Medicine Physicians$317,690
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,190
    Nurse Practitioners$132,490
    Pharmacists$158,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northwest Colorado is $48.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northwest Colorado is 6.9% above 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $79,800 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,500.