Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

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

Aurora is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $49/hr. This is 6% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Englewood, paying up to $40/hr, Louisville, paying up to $50/hr, and Lafayette, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$37.50/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Thornton, CO is $37.50 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Colorado average of $37.73.

Last updated on December 29, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$37.50/hour

Thornton, CO

1% lower than the US average.

$37.73/hour

Colorado

This is equal to the US average

$37.75/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 1% lower than the Thornton average of $37.50.

Englewood, Colorado

$39/hour

This is 3% higher than the Thornton average of $37.50.

Wichita, Kansas

$28/hour

This is 36% lower than the Thornton average of $37.50.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$40	$49
Englewood, Colorado	$39	$40
Louisville, Colorado	$38	$50
Lafayette, Colorado	$38	$50
Boulder, Colorado	$38	$50
Lone Tree, Colorado	$38	$40

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HealthOne	$37	$37

Last updated on December 29, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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