Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$54.50/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Aurora, CO is $54.50 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Colorado average of $63.96.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$54.50/hour

Aurora, CO

12% higher than the US average.

$63.96/hour

Colorado

25% higher than the US average.

$48.12/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 51% lower than the Aurora average of $54.50.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 51% lower than the Aurora average of $54.50.

Bismarck, North Dakota

$30/hour

This is 83% lower than the Aurora average of $54.50.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Commerce City, Colorado pays Nurse Managers 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 Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 5% 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
Colorado Springs, Colorado	$56	$60
Thornton, Colorado	$56	$59
Aurora, Colorado	$54	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Aurora?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $53 per hour. For comparison, the Aurora, CO average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$53	$53

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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