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Registered Nurse Salary in Colorado (2026)
$48.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,660/year ($6,305/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 54,490 Registered Nurse jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Registered Nurse salary of $100,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,660 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $100,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,227 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,670 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,703 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,660 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,305 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Colorado?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Colorado is $100,260 per year ($48.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,590 and $108,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $100,260, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $75,660 per year ($6,305 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 54,490 Registered Nurse jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.