Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$57.75/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Colorado is $57.75 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $52.23.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$57.75/hour
Colorado
10% higher than the US average.
$52.23/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Colorado Springs, Colorado ($58) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $58 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Texas ($54). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Colorado average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $58 per hour — Kansas pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $59 | $59 |
| Texas | $54 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Colorado average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $58 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $50 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
- Highlands Ranch, CO
$39-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- UCHealth UCHlth Harmony Campus 2121 Harmony
- Fort Collins, CO
$39-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
- Colorado Springs, CO
$39-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center
- Denver, CO
$37-56/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
$37-56/hour
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