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Registered Nurse Salary in Colorado Springs, Colorado

The median registered nurse salary in Colorado Springs, CO is $82,844 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 4.7% below the Colorado state average.

City Median
$82,844
vs State Avg
$-4,061
vs National
+$1,624
Cost of Living
100%

Registered Nurse Salary in Colorado Springs by Experience

In Colorado Springs, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $59,160, while experienced professionals earn up to $117,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 100% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$59,160
+$1,160 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$83,640
+$1,640 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$117,300
+$2,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Colorado Springs, CO

Percentile Colorado Springs
10th Percentile $58,548
25th Percentile $68,136
Median (50th) $82,844
75th Percentile $103,122
90th Percentile $123,216

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
Aurora, CO
$86,905
Pop. 386,261

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Colorado Springs

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs may vary based on local industry and population growth.