Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$53.62/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $53.62 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Colorado average of $59.16.
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Fort Collins, CO compared to State and National Averages
$53.62/hour
Fort Collins, CO
16% higher than the US average.
$59.16/hour
Colorado
24% higher than the US average.
$44.95/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
Loveland, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 2% higher than the Fort Collins average of $53.62.
Lafayette, Colorado
$38/hour
This is 39% lower than the Fort Collins average of $53.62.
Commerce City, Colorado
$59/hour
This is 8% higher than the Fort Collins average of $53.62.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($59) and Denver, Colorado ($58). Commerce City, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $60 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $59 | $67 |
| Denver, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $64 |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $57 | $60 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $55 | $60 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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