Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Lakewood, 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 2% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Loveland, paying up to $60/hr, Littleton, paying up to $63/hr, and Parker, paying up to $63/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$56.33/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Lakewood, CO is $56.33 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Last updated on August 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$56.33/hour

Lakewood, CO

14% higher than the US average.

$56.38/hour

Colorado

14% higher than the US average.

$48.27/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities

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Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 51% lower than the Lakewood average of $56.33.

Denver, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% lower than the Lakewood average of $56.33.

Englewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% lower than the Lakewood average of $56.33.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Longmont, Colorado	$58	$63
Loveland, Colorado	$57	$60
Littleton, Colorado	$57	$63
Parker, Colorado	$56	$63
Lakewood, Colorado	$56	$63
Denver, Colorado	$56	$60
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$59
Thornton, Colorado	$55	$59
Colorado Springs, Colorado	$55	$60

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$50

Last updated on August 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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