Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Louisville is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Lafayette, paying up to $50/hr, Boulder, paying up to $50/hr, and Longmont, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$38.06/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Thornton, CO is $38.06 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Last updated on November 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$38.06/hour

Thornton, CO

4% lower than the US average.

$37.89/hour

Colorado

4% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Arvada, Colorado

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Denver, Colorado

$38/hour

This is 1% lower than the Thornton average of $38.17.

Lakewood, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 2% lower than the Thornton average of $38.17.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Louisville, Colorado	$38	$50
Lafayette, Colorado	$38	$50
Boulder, Colorado	$38	$50
Longmont, Colorado	$38	$50
Thornton, Colorado	$38	$40
Englewood, Colorado	$38	$40
Aurora, Colorado	$38	$44
Denver, Colorado	$38	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Thornton?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HealthOne	$39	$40

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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