Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

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Average Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Salary

$56.39/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse in Thornton, CO is $56.39 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedic Surgery Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$56.39/hour

Thornton, CO

11% higher than the US average.

$56.52/hour

Colorado

11% higher than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$37/hour

This is 54% lower than the Thornton average of $56.39.

Bristol, Connecticut

$50/hour

This is 13% lower than the Thornton average of $56.39.

Windsor, Connecticut

$54/hour

This is 5% lower than the Thornton average of $56.39.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Orthopedic Surgery Nurses?

Commerce City, Colorado pays Orthopedic Surgery Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($58) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado	$59	$67
Lone Tree, Colorado	$58	$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$57	$63
Denver, Colorado	$57	$63
Thornton, Colorado	$56	$59

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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