How much does a Chief Nursing Officer make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in Denver, CO is $248,256. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $193,117 to a high of $363,416, with most professionals earning between $219,394 and $308,535.

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Chief Nursing Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $193,117 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $219,394 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $248,256 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $308,535 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $363,416 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $219,394 10% $193,117 90% $363,416 75% $308,535 $248,256 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Nursing Officer ?

Nursing management consists of the performance of the leadership functions of governance and decision-making within organizations employing nurses. It includes processes common to all management like planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. It is common for registered nurses to seek additional education to earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice to prepare for leadership roles within nursing. Management positions increasingly require candidates to hold an advanced degree in nursing....

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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Chief Nursing Officer

    8 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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248256

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219394
308535
248256
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Nursing Officer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Chief Nursing Officer ranges from $219,394 to $308,535 with the average base salary of $248,256. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $219,394 to $308,535 with the average total cash compensation of $248,256.

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