Average Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary

$54.40/hour

The average salary for a Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Aurora, CO is $54.40 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Colorado average of $60.80.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$54.40/hour

Aurora, CO

11% higher than the US average.

$60.80/hour

Colorado

20% higher than the US average.

$48.57/hour

United States

How Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Anaheim, California

$51/hour

This is 7% lower than the Aurora average of $54.40.

Chicago, Illinois

$37/hour

This is 46% lower than the Aurora average of $54.40.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses?

Commerce City, Colorado pays Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Aurora, CO average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 6% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado$57$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado$57$60
Lone Tree, Colorado$57$63
Denver, Colorado$56$63
Thornton, Colorado$56$59
What are the highest paying Agencies for Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse jobs in Aurora?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Aurora, CO average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$51$53

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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