Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$56.56/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Colorado is $56.56 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $51.30.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$56.56/hour
Colorado
9% higher than the US average.
$51.30/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Greeley, Colorado ($59) and Commerce City, Colorado ($58). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $64 | $72 |
| Greeley, Colorado | $59 | $67 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $64 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $57 | $59 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48). For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $50 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- The Medical Center of Aurora
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- Swedish Medical Center
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