salary$97,600 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,590per year
Can a registered nurse afford Fort Collins?
OK. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 22.8% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $97,600 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $72,410 and $123,590.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 22.8% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.