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Registered Nurse Salary in Colombia

The Colombia median is $34,967 per year, with observed city pay up to Bogotá at $25,218.

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Registered Nurse pay in Colombia: Bogotá leads, Medellín trails

The Colombia national median for a registered nurse is $ 111.620.000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $ 69.050.000 in Medellín to $ 80.500.000 in Bogotá (1.2×).

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. Common screening skills include Patient care, Clinical assessment, EMR, and Empathy.

A modeled national band runs about $ 81.482.600–$ 148.454.600 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Colombian city.

Bogotá sits -28% vs the national median; Medellín sits -38%. Relocating inside Colombia for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Colombia shows about 5.1% CPI in 2025. A registered nurse raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist.

How to use Registered Nurse pay data in Colombia

Start with the national median ($ 111.620.000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Colombia hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $ 81.482.600 (10th) → $ 111.620.000 (median) → $ 148.454.600 (90th). Bogotá’s observed median is $ 80.500.000, with a local band about $ 56.950.000–$ 113.790.000. If an offer is “at the Colombia median” but the job is in Bogotá, you may still be under local market.

National median
$34,967
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,914
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$25,218
Bogotá, CO
Hourly (national)
$16.81
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in Colombia

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Bogotá, CO$25,218
Medellín, CO$21,631

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Colombia?
The national median is about $ 111.620.000 per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about $ 69.050.000 to $ 80.500.000.
Which Colombia city pays registered nurses the most?
Bogotá, CO leads observed metros at about $ 80.500.000 per year (-28% vs national).
Which Colombia city pays registered nurses the least?
Among observed cities, Medellín, CO is on the lower end at about $ 69.050.000 per year.
How many Colombia cities have registered nurse salary data?
2 metros list observed registered nurse percentiles in COP on this site.
Is registered nurse in demand in Colombia?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Colombian industry mix.