Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$38.76/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Denver, CO is $38.76 per hour. This is 50% lower than the Colorado average of $58.20.
Last updated on February 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages
$38.76/hour
Denver, CO
31% lower than the US average.
$58.20/hour
Colorado
13% higher than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 4% higher than the Denver average of $55.93.
Olathe, Kansas
$56/hour
This is equal to the Denver average
Lenexa, Kansas
$47/hour
This is 18% lower than the Denver average of $55.93.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Colorado Springs, Colorado pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($56). Colorado Springs, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Operating Room Nurses is $39 per hour — Colorado Springs, Colorado pays 50% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $61 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Denver?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Operating Room Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $53 |
Last updated on February 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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