Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$49.46/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Thornton, CO is $49.46 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Colorado average of $50.92.

Last updated on May 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$49.46/hour

Thornton, CO

2% higher than the US average.

$50.92/hour

Colorado

5% higher than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 2% higher than the Thornton average of $55.69.

Englewood, Colorado

$53/hour

This is 5% lower than the Thornton average of $55.69.

Aurora, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 2% lower than the Thornton average of $55.69.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Longmont, Colorado pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($58) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Emergency Department Nurses is $49 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 18% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Longmont, Colorado$59$63
Commerce City, Colorado$58$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado$57$61
Denver, Colorado$57$63
Lone Tree, Colorado$57$63
Thornton, Colorado$56$59
Greeley, Colorado$56$63
Fort Collins, Colorado$55$60
What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Thornton?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Emergency Department Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$46$46

Last updated on May 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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