Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$57.16/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Colorado is $57.16 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $51.61.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$57.16/hour
Colorado
10% higher than the US average.
$51.61/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Operating Room Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $55 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $63 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas ($52) and Arizona ($51). Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Colorado average for Operating Room Nurses is $57 per hour — Texas pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Arizona | $51 | $61 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Colorado average for Operating Room Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $53 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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