Average Day Surgery Nurse Salary

$56.46/hour

The average salary for a Day Surgery Nurse in Colorado is $56.46 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $46.64.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Day Surgery Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$56.46/hour

Colorado

17% higher than the US average.

$46.64/hour

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Day Surgery Nurses?

Lone Tree, Colorado pays Day Surgery Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Denver, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Lone Tree, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Lone Tree, Colorado pays 2% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lone Tree, Colorado$58$63
Denver, Colorado$57$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado$57$63

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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