salary$101,130 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,870per year
Jobs in the area30,380people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Denver?
OK. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 24.5% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Denver, CO?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $101,130 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $81,210 and $125,870.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 24.5% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.