Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$54.89/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Colorado is $54.89 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $52.69.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$54.89/hour
Colorado
4% higher than the US average.
$52.69/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Colorado Springs, Colorado pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Loveland, Colorado ($58) and Commerce City, Colorado ($58). Colorado Springs, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $55 per hour — Colorado Springs, Colorado pays 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $60 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $55 | $63 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Kansas ($54) and Arizona ($50). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $55 per hour — Texas pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $61 | $72 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Arizona | $50 | $65 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
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 $46 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 $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $50 |
Last updated on November 11, 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) - Long Term Care
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton
- Englewood, CO
$54-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
- Denver, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Aurora, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Littleton
- Littleton, CO
$27-49/hour
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