What is the average RN salary in Orchard Mesa?

The average RN salary in Orchard Mesa is $96,510. This is 3.1% above the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, and Orchard Mesa's Adjusted Salary is listed as $88,298 which reflects local purchasing power against a Cost of Living index of 109.3.

How many hospitals are in Orchard Mesa?

There are 0 hospitals located within Orchard Mesa. Nurses in Orchard Mesa typically commute to nearby Grand Junction-area hospitals such as St. Marys Medical Center and Community Hospital, since neither of those facilities is inside Orchard Mesa proper.

What is the cost of living in Orchard Mesa?

The cost of living in Orchard Mesa is 109.3, compared with the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are a primary driver of that index; Orchard Mesa's higher COL means the listed Adjusted Salary for RNs is $88,298 when accounting for local expenses.

Is Orchard Mesa a good place for nurses?

Orchard Mesa can be reasonably attractive for nurses because the average RN salary is $96,510 and the area offers 318 sunny days per year and temperate climate normals (66°F high). However, the COL index of 109.3 and zero local hospitals mean commuting to nearby facilities is typical.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Orchard Mesa?

The real purchasing power for nurses in Orchard Mesa is represented by the Adjusted Salary of $88,298. With a Cost of Living index of 109.3 and a nominal RN salary of $96,510, that adjusted figure shows local purchasing power is below the raw salary when compared to national costs.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Orchard Mesa?

Yes — Colorado is an NLC state, so nurses holding a multistate compact license may practice in Orchard Mesa under compact privileges. This means qualified RNs with a current multistate license can provide care in Orchard Mesa without obtaining a separate Colorado single-state license.

Nursing in Orchard Mesa, CO

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