Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

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

Longmont is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $63/hr. This is 33% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Littleton, paying up to $63/hr, Parker, paying up to $63/hr, and Lakewood, paying up to $63/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 45% lower than the Colorado average of $55.12.

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

27% lower than the US average.

$55.12/hour

Colorado

12% higher than the US average.

$48.34/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$56/hour

This is equal to the Thornton average

Lakewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 2% higher than the Thornton average of $55.39.

Englewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is equal to the Thornton average

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Longmont, Colorado	$57	$63
Littleton, Colorado	$56	$63
Parker, Colorado	$56	$63
Lakewood, Colorado	$56	$63
Loveland, Colorado	$56	$60
Denver, Colorado	$56	$60
Pueblo, Colorado	$56	$60
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$59
Thornton, Colorado	$55	$59

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
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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