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Registered Nurses in Colorado earned a median of $100,260 a year ($48.20 an hour) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $97,550; 54,490 were employed there, ranking #14 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $100,260 | $97,550 |
| Mean annual wage | $99,370 | $101,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $48.20 | $46.90 |
| 10th percentile | $79,500 | $68,940 |
| 25th percentile | $84,590 | $80,330 |
| 75th percentile | $108,930 | $112,350 |
| 90th percentile | $124,940 | $137,470 |
| Employment | 54,490 | 3,379,720 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 18.959 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.87 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.