Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$54.96/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Colorado is $54.96 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $53.22.
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$54.96/hour
Colorado
3% higher than the US average.
$53.22/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Englewood, Colorado ($57) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Colorado average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $67 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Colorado average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Texas pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by UCHealth (Colorado) ($47). UCHealth (Colorado) has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Colorado average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $53 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $55 |
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- North Suburban Medical Center
- Thornton, CO
$44-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
- Denver, CO
$44-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Rose Medical Center
- Denver, CO
$44-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
- Aurora, CO
- Days
$43-67/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
- Aurora, CO
- Days
$43-67/hour
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