Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, 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 4% 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

$55.39/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Thornton, CO is $55.39 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $56.38.

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

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

$55.39/hour

Thornton, CO

13% 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 Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Arvada, Colorado

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Denver, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% higher than the Thornton average of $55.39.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 48% lower than the Thornton average of $55.39.

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 Thornton?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$44	$46

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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