What is the average RN salary in Erie?

The average RN salary in Erie is $94,355. This figure is 0.8% above the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and unique to Erie; the city-specific RN average comes with a calculated adjusted salary of $96,774 used for purchasing-power comparisons.

How many hospitals are in Erie?

There are 0 hospitals located in Erie, Colorado. While Erie itself has no hospitals, nurses commonly seek nearby facilities in surrounding Boulder and Weld County systems; the town population is 29,367, which contributes to zero in-town hospital count.

What is the cost of living in Erie?

Erie has a cost of living index of 97.5, which is slightly below the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs in Erie trend below national average; the community of 29,367 benefits from a COL index under 100 and 317 sunny days per year affecting lifestyle expenses.

Is Erie a good place for nurses?

Erie can be a good fit for nurses seeking slightly better pay and outdoor lifestyle; RNs earn $94,355 in Erie and the adjusted salary is $96,774. The town has 317 sunny days per year and a COL index of 97.5, though there are 0 hospitals inside Erie limits.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Erie?

The real purchasing power for nurses in Erie is captured by the adjusted salary of $96,774 after accounting for the cost of living index of 97.5. Compared to the U.S. RN median of $93,600, Erie’s adjusted figure indicates modestly stronger purchasing power for local nurses.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Erie?

Yes — Colorado participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses with a multistate NLC license have practice privileges in Erie. Holding a Colorado multistate license allows an RN to work in Erie without obtaining a separate single-state Colorado license.

Nursing in Erie, CO

Practical guide to nursing in Erie, CO — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.