Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Lakewood, CO
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Lakewood, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 71% lower than the Colorado average of $63.96.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Manager salaries in Lakewood, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Lakewood, CO
22% lower than the US average.
$63.96/hour
Colorado
29% higher than the US average.
$45.44/hour
United States
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$29/hour
This is 29% lower than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 27% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
San Antonio, Texas
$44/hour
This is 15% higher than the Lakewood average of $37.39.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Nurse Managers?
Longmont, Colorado pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($58) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Lakewood, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 60% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $60 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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