Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$38.06/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Thornton, CO is $38.06 per hour. This is 44% lower than the Colorado average of $54.86.
Last updated on November 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages
$38.06/hour
Thornton, CO
27% lower than the US average.
$54.86/hour
Colorado
12% higher than the US average.
$48.49/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
Grand Junction, Colorado
$35/hour
This is 58% lower than the Thornton average of $55.98.
Amarillo, Texas
$32/hour
This is 72% lower than the Thornton average of $55.98.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$29/hour
This is 94% lower than the Thornton average of $55.98.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Denver, Colorado ($57) and Thornton, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $38 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 53% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Thornton?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $38 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $50 |
Last updated on November 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Med Surg / Complex Care Unit RN
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Thornton, CO
- 3x12 hrs
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