Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

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Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$51.77/hour

The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Aurora, CO is $51.77 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Colorado average of $54.13.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$51.77/hour

Aurora, CO

2% higher than the US average.

$54.13/hour

Colorado

6% higher than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 4% higher than the Aurora average of $54.43.

Overland Park, Kansas

$50/hour

This is 10% lower than the Aurora average of $54.43.

El Paso, Texas

$43/hour

This is 26% lower than the Aurora average of $54.43.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

Commerce City, Colorado pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Aurora, CO average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 10% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado	$57	$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$57	$62
Denver, Colorado	$56	$63
Lone Tree, Colorado	$56	$63
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$63

What are the highest paying Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Aurora?

UCHealth (Colorado) pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($46). UCHealth (Colorado) also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Aurora, CO average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 9% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$47	$55
Perm Staff Jobs	$46	$46

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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