Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary
$55.83/hour
The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Thornton, CO is $55.83 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Colorado average of $53.69.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages
$55.83/hour
Thornton, CO
9% higher than the US average.
$53.69/hour
Colorado
6% higher than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How Labor and Delivery Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How Labor and Delivery Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 1% higher than the Thornton average of $55.83.
Englewood, Colorado
$56/hour
This is equal to the Thornton average
Aurora, Colorado
$54/hour
This is 3% lower than the Thornton average of $55.83.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in Thornton?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Labor and Delivery Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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