Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Longmont is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $63/hr. This is 32% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Parker, paying up to $60/hr, Littleton, paying up to $63/hr, and Lakewood, paying up to $60/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$38.76/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Denver, CO is $38.76 per hour. This is 46% lower than the Colorado average of $56.73.

Last updated on February 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$38.76/hour

Denver, CO

23% lower than the US average.

$56.73/hour

Colorado

16% higher than the US average.

$47.86/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Lakewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% higher than the Denver average of $55.62.

Englewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% higher than the Denver average of $55.62.

Arvada, Colorado

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What cities in Colorado pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Longmont, Colorado	$57	$63
Parker, Colorado	$56	$60
Littleton, Colorado	$56	$63
Lakewood, Colorado	$56	$60
Thornton, Colorado	$56	$59
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$59
Colorado Springs, Colorado	$56	$60
Denver, Colorado	$56	$59
Lone Tree, Colorado	$54	$57

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Denver?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$53

Last updated on February 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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