Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$45.86/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Colorado is $45.86 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $52.33.
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$45.86/hour
Colorado
14% lower than the US average.
$52.33/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $46 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 27% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $63 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Arizona pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Kansas ($55) and Texas ($53). Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $46 per hour — Arizona pays 24% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $57 | $72 |
| Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $53 | $72 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $50 |
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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