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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$105,650
- Denver$100,920
- Grand Junction$98,460
- Fort Collins$97,420
- Colorado Springs$96,320
- Pueblo$94,340
- Greeley$93,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $105,650 | $103,290 | $89,760 | $79,215 | 105 |
| Denver | $100,920 | $101,130 | $85,390 | $76,095 | 106 |
| Grand Junction | $98,460 | $95,990 | $81,910 | $74,473 | 95 |
| Fort Collins | $97,420 | $97,600 | $84,370 | $73,787 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $96,320 | $96,140 | $83,810 | $73,061 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $94,340 | $95,720 | $79,540 | $71,756 | 92 |
| Greeley | $93,490 | $96,300 | $81,380 | $71,195 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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