Average Float Nurse Salary

$56.01/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Colorado is $56.01 per hour. This is 23% higher than the US average of $42.90.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Float Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$56.01/hour

Colorado

23% higher than the US average.

$42.90/hour

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Float Nurses?

Commerce City, Colorado pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Denver, Colorado ($57) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Float Nurses is $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 3% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado$58$63
Denver, Colorado$57$63
Lone Tree, Colorado$57$63
Englewood, Colorado$56$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado$56$60
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Texas ($52) and Idaho ($50). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Colorado average for Float Nurses is $56 per hour — Kansas pays 5% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Kansas$53$59
Texas$52$61
Idaho$50$50
Utah$45$50
Oklahoma$45$49
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Colorado?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by TK Health ($47). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Colorado average for Float Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$49$61
TK Health$47$50

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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