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

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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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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