Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$37.95/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Colorado is $37.95 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $38.54.
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$37.95/hour
Colorado
2% lower than the US average.
$38.54/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Colorado | $40 | $49 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $39 | $42 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Boulder, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Longmont, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $38 | $40 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- 14999 E Alameda Parkway
- Aurora, CO
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- 148 Crestone Ave
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg / Telemetry
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$40+/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg / Telemetry
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg
- North Suburban Medical Center
- Thornton, CO
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
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