Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $89,650 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.10
10th percentile $67,620
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 1,840
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,620
    25th
    $79,940
    50th (median)
    $89,650
    75th
    $102,830
    90th
    $107,240

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Therapists $95,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,120
    Dental Hygienists $102,020
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,380
    Nurse Practitioners $125,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Colorado is $43.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Colorado is 4.2% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $67,620 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,940.