Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$57.28/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Colorado is $57.28 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $52.21.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$57.28/hour
Colorado
9% higher than the US average.
$52.21/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Colorado Springs, Colorado pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Loveland, Colorado ($58) and Commerce City, Colorado ($58). Colorado Springs, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Long Term Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Colorado Springs, Colorado pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $60 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $55 | $63 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Kansas ($54) and Arizona ($51). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Long Term Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Texas pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $60 | $72 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Arizona | $51 | $65 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
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 $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Colorado average for Long Term Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $58 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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