Nurse Educator Salary Guide: Lakewood, CO
Average Nurse Educator Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Educator in Lakewood, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 66% lower than the Colorado average of $62.04.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Educator salaries in Lakewood, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Lakewood, CO
36% lower than the US average.
$62.04/hour
Colorado
18% higher than the US average.
$50.78/hour
United States
How Nurse Educator Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
How Nurse Educator Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 36% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
Tampa, Florida
$35/hour
This is 6% lower than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Nurse Educators?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Nurse Educators the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Colorado Springs, Colorado ($58) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $66. For comparison, the Lakewood, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 56% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $66 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Nurse Educator Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Lakewood, CO
Be the first to know about new jobs for Nurse Educators with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
