Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$53.20/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Thornton, CO is $53.20 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Colorado average of $55.80.
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages
$53.20/hour
Thornton, CO
15% higher than the US average.
$55.80/hour
Colorado
19% higher than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 3% higher than the Thornton average of $55.14.
Aurora, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 1% lower than the Thornton average of $55.14.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 4% higher than the Thornton average of $55.14.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($58) and Colorado Springs, Colorado ($58). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $53 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $61 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $55 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Thornton?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $50 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- North Suburban Medical Center
- Thornton, CO
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