Healthcare Aurora, CO Pop. 386,261

Registered Nurse Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median registered nurse salary in Aurora, CO is $86,905 per year, which is 7.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$86,905
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$5,685
Cost of Living
105%

Registered Nurse Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $62,060, while experienced professionals earn up to $123,050 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,060
+$4,060 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$87,740
+$5,740 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$123,050
+$8,050 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $61,418
25th Percentile $71,476
Median (50th) $86,905
75th Percentile $108,177
90th Percentile $129,256

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$105,586
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$92,591
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$87,718
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$82,844
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Aurora

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.