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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Colorado

Be the first to know about new jobs for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article Employer Spotlight: Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver
Saint Joseph Hospital - Denver, CO
Employer Spotlight: Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver
Explore this hospital’s blend of compassionate care, innovation and career opportunities.
Open article Employer Spotlight: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Employer Spotlight: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Could UCH be right for you? Explore its many programs and amenities to learn more.
Open article 10 Great Healthcare Employers in Denver, CO
Denver, Colorado
10 Great Healthcare Employers in Denver, CO
Explore top Denver hospitals and find the right one to elevate your career.
See more Blog Posts