Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Correctional Nurse jobs in Colorado?

The highest paying employer in Colorado for Correctional Nurse jobs is CoreCivic, paying up to $48/hr. This is 21% higher than the average pay for Correctional Nurse roles in Colorado.

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

Louisville is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Correctional Nurse jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for Correctional Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Lafayette, paying up to $50/hr, Boulder, paying up to $50/hr, and Longmont, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Correctional Nurse Salary

$38.02/hour

The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Colorado is $38.02 per hour. This is 35% lower than the US average of $51.41.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Correctional Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$38.02/hour

Colorado

35% lower than the US average.

$51.41/hour

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Correctional Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Louisville, Colorado	$38	$50
Lafayette, Colorado	$38	$50
Boulder, Colorado	$38	$50
Thornton, Colorado	$38	$40
Englewood, Colorado	$38	$40
Aurora, Colorado	$38	$44
Denver, Colorado	$38	$44

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Correctional Nurse jobs in Colorado?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CoreCivic	$48	$48
TK Health	$42	$46

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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