Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$56.79/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Colorado is $56.79 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $50.73.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$56.79/hour
Colorado
11% higher than the US average.
$50.73/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Greeley, Colorado ($59) and Commerce City, Colorado ($58). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Colorado average for Acute Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $63 | $71 |
| Greeley, Colorado | $59 | $67 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas ($51). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Colorado average for Acute Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Texas pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Colorado average for Acute Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $52 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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