The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported earlier this year that there were more than 2,986,000 registered nurses (RNs) working in the U.S. as of May 2020. Just under 104,000 employed RN's worked in the five-state Rocky Mountain region. BLS data shows the Rocky Mountain region to be a generally weak one for registered nurse pay. The average annual mean wage for RNs in every Rocky Mountain state falls below the national average. BLS data from May 2020 details the following about registered nurse pay in the Rocky Mountain region:
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| Registered Nurse Pay in the Rocky Mountain Region |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| CO | 52,330 | $77,860 | 16th |
| ID | 12,800 | $71,640 | 28th |
| MT | 9,980 | $70,530 | 31st |
| UT | 23,690 | $70,370 | 32nd |
| WY | 5,010 | $72,600 | 26th |
| U.S. | 2,986,500 | $80,010 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on May 5, 2021
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