Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$55.00/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Colorado is $55.00 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $51.27.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$55.00/hour
Colorado
7% higher than the US average.
$51.27/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Long Term Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $63 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Arizona ($56) and Texas ($55). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Long Term Care Nurses is $55 per hour — New Mexico pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $63 | $72 |
| Arizona | $56 | $72 |
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| South Dakota | $42 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Colorado average for Long Term Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $54 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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