Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$55.60/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Denver, CO is $55.60 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Colorado average of $57.73.
Last updated on October 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages
$55.60/hour
Denver, CO
17% higher than the US average.
$57.73/hour
Colorado
20% higher than the US average.
$46.18/hour
United States
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
Loveland, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 52% lower than the Denver average of $55.60.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$59/hour
This is 5% higher than the Denver average of $55.60.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 8% lower than the Denver average of $55.60.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Colorado Springs, Colorado pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($58) and Englewood, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Colorado Springs, Colorado pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $59 | $60 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $67 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Denver?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $50 |
Last updated on October 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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