Registered Nurses Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $87,520 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.08
10th percentile $73,790
90th percentile $107,540
Employed locally 1,910
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,790
    25th
    $78,420
    50th (median)
    $87,520
    75th
    $106,890
    90th
    $107,540

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 141% Median Registered Nurses salary is 41% 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,740
    Nurse Practitioners $125,370
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,080
    Family Medicine Physicians $256,480
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $68,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Pueblo?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Pueblo, CO is $42.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.75 or more per hour.

    Is Pueblo above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Pueblo, CO is 6.5% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $73,790 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,420.