Nursing Care Technician Salary in Denver, Colorado

How much does a Nursing Care Technician make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nursing Care Technician in Denver, CO is $38,194. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $31,803 to a high of $45,962, with most professionals earning between $34,849 and $42,260.

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What is a Nursing Care Technician?

A Nursing Care Technician, also known as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT), is responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and other medical staff. Their duties may include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating, taking vital signs, monitoring patient conditions, and reporting any changes to the nursing staff. They may also help with medical procedures, transport patients, and maintain a clean and safe environment for patients. Nursing Care Technicians play a crucial role in providing compassionate and supportive care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

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What does a Nursing Care Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Nursing Care Technician

Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

September 04, 2023

Assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

September 07, 2023

Maintaining a clean and safe patient environment.

September 13, 2023

Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.

September 20, 2023

Documenting patient care activities and observations.

October 12, 2023

Providing emotional support and companionship to patients.

October 14, 2023

Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

November 06, 2023

Assisting with patient education and health promotion activities.

November 11, 2023

Assisting with medical procedures, such as wound care, catheterization, and medication administration.

November 17, 2023

Assisting with patient mobility, including transferring and positioning.

November 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nursing Care Technician in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

34849

42260

38194

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

34908

42320

38244

What is the average salary for Nursing Care Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nursing Care Technician in Denver, CO. The base salary for Nursing Care Technician ranges from $34,849 to $42,260 with the average base salary of $38,194. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,908 to $42,320 with the average total cash compensation of $38,244.

View Average Salary for Nursing Care Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$38,194	$34,849 - $42,260
Bonus	$49	$59 - $60
Total Pay	$38,244	$34,908 - $42,320

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nursing Care Technician Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,791 - $42,190	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,768 - $42,162	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,791 - $42,190	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,844 - $42,254	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,189 - $41,460	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,102 - $42,567	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

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