Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands Ranch, CO
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$56.71/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Highlands Ranch, CO is $56.71 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $57.73.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Highlands Ranch, CO compared to State and National Averages
$56.71/hour
Highlands Ranch, CO
19% 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 Highlands Ranch Compare to Other Cities
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Highlands Ranch Compare to Other Cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$59/hour
This is 3% higher than the Highlands Ranch average of $56.71.
Loveland, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 55% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $56.71.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 10% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $56.71.
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 Highlands Ranch, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Colorado Springs, Colorado pays 4% 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 Highlands Ranch?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Highlands Ranch, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $50 |
Last updated on October 20, 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) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
- Highlands Ranch, CO
$39-60/hour
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