Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$55.98/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Thornton, CO is $55.98 per hour. This is 14% lower than the Colorado average of $63.96.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$55.98/hour

Thornton, CO

13% higher than the US average.

$63.96/hour

Colorado

24% higher than the US average.

$48.49/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 55% lower than the Thornton average of $55.98.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 55% lower than the Thornton average of $55.98.

Bismarck, North Dakota

$30/hour

This is 88% lower than the Thornton average of $55.98.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Commerce City, Colorado pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) 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 $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado	$58	$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$57	$62
Denver, Colorado	$57	$63
Lone Tree, Colorado	$57	$63
Colorado Springs, Colorado	$56	$60
Aurora, Colorado	$54	$63

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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