Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Longmont is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $63/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Loveland, paying up to $60/hr, Littleton, paying up to $63/hr, and Parker, paying up to $63/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$53.48/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $53.48 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Colorado average of $56.51.

Last updated on August 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Fort Collins, CO compared to State and National Averages

$53.48/hour

Fort Collins, CO

10% higher than the US average.

$56.51/hour

Colorado

15% higher than the US average.

$48.27/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities

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Thornton, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 3% higher than the Fort Collins average of $53.48.

Denver, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 4% higher than the Fort Collins average of $53.48.

Lakewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 5% higher than the Fort Collins average of $53.48.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Longmont, Colorado	$58	$63
Loveland, Colorado	$57	$60
Littleton, Colorado	$57	$63
Parker, Colorado	$56	$63
Lakewood, Colorado	$56	$63
Denver, Colorado	$56	$60
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$59
Thornton, Colorado	$55	$59
Colorado Springs, Colorado	$55	$60

Last updated on August 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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