Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Golden, CO
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$57.45/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Golden, CO is $57.45 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $48.90.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Golden, CO compared to State and National Averages
$57.45/hour
Golden, CO
15% higher than the US average.
$48.90/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Golden Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Golden Compare to Other Cities
Glendale, Arizona
$38/hour
Phoenix, Arizona
$51/hour
Dallas, Texas
$46/hour
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 1% 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 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $63 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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