DOL Median (Colorado)
$71,074
vs National
+10.4%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,368
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,074
+10.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Colorado earns $71,074 in nominal terms, which is 10.4% above the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,368 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $82,992 | 1 |
| PorterCare Adventist Health System | $78,961 | 4 |
| LOWER VALLEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | $73,216 | 5 |
| Colorado West Healthcare System | $69,264 | 16 |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | $49,754 | 10 |
| Colorado West Health Care Systems | N/A | 7 |
| Centura Health Corporation | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Colorado?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Colorado is $71,074 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Colorado earns 10.4% more than the national median of $64,355, or $67,368 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.