Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Louisville is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Nursing Home Nurse jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 15% higher than the average pay for Nursing Home Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Lafayette, paying up to $50/hr, Boulder, paying up to $50/hr, and Longmont, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$32.68/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Denver, CO is $32.68 per hour. This is 44% lower than the Colorado average of $47.19.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$32.68/hour

Denver, CO

40% lower than the US average.

$47.19/hour

Colorado

3% higher than the US average.

$45.84/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Englewood, Colorado

$37/hour

This is equal to the Denver average

Littleton, Colorado

$37/hour

This is equal to the Denver average

Lone Tree, Colorado

$37/hour

This is equal to the Denver average

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Louisville, Colorado	$38	$50
Lafayette, Colorado	$38	$50
Boulder, Colorado	$38	$50
Longmont, Colorado	$38	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Denver?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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