salary$103,290 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$84,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$128,260per year
Jobs in the area3,140people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Boulder?
OK. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 25.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
Registered Nurse pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Boulder
Nurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations ManagerElectrician
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Boulder, CO area is $103,290 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $84,530 and $128,260.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 25.8% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boulder, CO metro area.