Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Lakewood is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $67/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Calhan, paying up to $67/hr, Parker, paying up to $67/hr, and Littleton, paying up to $67/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$56.85/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Thornton, CO is $56.85 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Colorado average of $57.64.

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$56.85/hour

Thornton, CO

15% higher than the US average.

$57.64/hour

Colorado

16% higher than the US average.

$48.25/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is equal to the Thornton average

Lakewood, Colorado

$59/hour

This is 4% higher than the Thornton average of $56.85.

Englewood, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 3% lower than the Thornton average of $56.85.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lakewood, Colorado	$59	$67
Parker, Colorado	$59	$67
Littleton, Colorado	$58	$67
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$58	$67
Colorado Springs, Colorado	$58	$67
Denver, Colorado	$57	$63
Thornton, Colorado	$57	$59
Loveland, Colorado	$55	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Thornton?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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