Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Denver, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 22% lower than the Colorado average of $45.69.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Denver, CO
25% lower than the US average.
$45.69/hour
Colorado
2% lower than the US average.
$46.64/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
Englewood, Colorado
$37/hour
This is equal to the Denver average
Thornton, Colorado
$37/hour
This is equal to the Denver average
Wichita, Kansas
$28/hour
This is 35% lower than the Denver average of $37.39.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Boulder, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
Last updated on April 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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