Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$36.56/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado is $36.56 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $31.58.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$36.56/hour
Colorado
14% higher than the US average.
$31.58/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
Westminster, Colorado, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and Brighton, Colorado pay Licensed Practical Nurses the most, along with 5 others, all averaging $27 per hour. Westminster, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $31. For comparison, the Colorado average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $37 per hour — Westminster, Colorado, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and Brighton, Colorado pay 27% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster, Colorado | $27 | $31 |
| Wheat Ridge, Colorado | $27 | $31 |
| Brighton, Colorado | $27 | $31 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $27 | $31 |
| Littleton, Colorado | $27 | $31 |
| Denver, Colorado | $27 | $31 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $27 | $31 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $27 | $31 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Texas ($34) and Oklahoma ($31). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Colorado average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $37 per hour — Kansas pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $34 | $38 |
| Texas | $34 | $38 |
| Oklahoma | $31 | $35 |
| Nevada | $28 | $35 |
| Nebraska | $27 | $27 |
| Arizona | $26 | $31 |
| New Mexico | $23 | $30 |
| Idaho | $22 | $29 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Colorado?
TK Health pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by CoreCivic ($34) and Perm Staff Jobs ($31). For comparison, the Colorado average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $37 per hour — TK Health pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $36 | $36 |
| CoreCivic | $34 | $34 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $31 | $34 |
| Pennant Services | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Correctional LPN / LVN
- 148 Crestone Ave
- Salida, CO
$36/hour
LPN / LVN - Correctional
- Bent County Correctional Facility
- Las Animas, CO
$29-39/hour
LPN / LVN
- UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
- Denver, CO
$26-41/hour
LPN / LVN
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Aurora, CO
$26-41/hour
LPN / LVN - Hospice
- PASCO/SW Home Health
- Grand Junction, CO
$26-35/hour
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