Registered Nurse Salary in Colorado
Based on 55K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$96,520
$46.404/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
+6.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $122K
55K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,050 |
| 25th percentile | $81,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,520 |
| 75th percentile | $104,370 |
| 90th percentile | $121,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,430 |
| 2023 | $86,900 |
| 2024 | $96,520 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,430 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $86,900 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $96,520 | $90,458 |