Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
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 45% lower than the Colorado average of $55.30.
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
28% lower than the US average.
$55.30/hour
Colorado
12% higher than the US average.
$48.91/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
Dickinson, North Dakota
$32/hour
This is 75% lower than the Thornton average of $55.91.
Bismarck, North Dakota
$30/hour
This is 87% lower than the Thornton average of $55.91.
Williston, North Dakota
$32/hour
This is 75% lower than the Thornton average of $55.91.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical 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 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $55 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Thornton?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical 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.
Medical Surgical Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Medical Surgical Nurse Jobs
Med Surg / Complex Care Unit RN
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Thornton, CO
- 3x12 hrs
$40-55/hour
Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Thornton, CO
Be the first to know about new jobs for Med Surg Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
