Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$54.84/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Thornton, CO is $54.84 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Colorado average of $56.32.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages
$54.84/hour
Thornton, CO
18% higher than the US average.
$56.32/hour
Colorado
20% higher than the US average.
$45.21/hour
United States
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 4% higher than the Thornton average of $54.84.
Aurora, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 1% higher than the Thornton average of $54.84.
Overland Park, Kansas
$46/hour
This is 20% lower than the Thornton average of $54.84.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Colorado Springs, Colorado ($58) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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