May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Colorado

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Colorado is $100,260, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,856
Federal income tax-$509
Social Security-$239
Medicare-$56
State income tax (CO)-$142
Net take-home$2,910
Annual net: $75,660Effective rate: 24.5%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Colorado state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Colorado scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Colorado earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Colorado paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Colorado?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Colorado is $100,260 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,910 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Colorado after taxes?

On the median salary of $100,260, a single filer in Colorado takes home approximately $2,910 every two weeks ($3,856 gross). The effective tax rate is 24.5%.

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