Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$55.11/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $55.11 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Colorado average of $57.93.
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Fort Collins, CO compared to State and National Averages
$55.11/hour
Fort Collins, CO
12% higher than the US average.
$57.93/hour
Colorado
16% higher than the US average.
$48.56/hour
United States
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 7% lower than the Fort Collins average of $55.11.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 53% lower than the Fort Collins average of $55.11.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 41% lower than the Fort Collins average of $55.11.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($56) and Denver, Colorado ($56). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Fort Collins?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $50 |
Last updated on September 19, 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 UCHlth Harmony Campus 2121 Harmony
- Fort Collins, CO
$39-60/hour
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