How much does a Graduate Nurse make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graduate Nurse in Denver, CO is $84,145. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $66,046 to a high of $98,623, with most professionals earning between $74,671 and $91,723.

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Graduate Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $66,046 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $74,671 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $84,145 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $91,723 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $98,623 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $74,671 10% $66,046 90% $98,623 75% $91,723 $84,145 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Graduate Nurse ?

The Graduate Nurse (GN) is a nurse who has completed his or her academic studies but not completed the requirements to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Depending on the country, state, province or similar licensing body, the graduate nurse may be granted provisional nursing licensure. A Graduate nurse has not yet passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN). In the US, the Graduate nurse can practice nursing under a Registered nurse. To practice as a Graduate nurse, he or she must have been authorized by the examination provider to sit for the ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Graduate Nurse in Denver, CO. The base salary for Graduate Nurse ranges from $74,671 to $91,723 with the average base salary of $84,145. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,671 to $91,723 with the average total cash compensation of $84,145.

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