Average Post Partum Nurse Salary

$55.67/hour

The average salary for a Post Partum Nurse in Thornton, CO is $55.67 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Colorado average of $53.32.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Post Partum Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$55.67/hour

Thornton, CO

12% higher than the US average.

$53.32/hour

Colorado

8% higher than the US average.

$49.01/hour

United States

How Post Partum Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Commerce City, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 3% higher than the Thornton average of $55.67.

Denver, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% higher than the Thornton average of $55.67.

Aurora, Colorado

$54/hour

This is 3% lower than the Thornton average of $55.67.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Post Partum Nurses?

Commerce City, Colorado pays Post Partum Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Denver, Colorado ($56) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 3% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado$57$63
Denver, Colorado$56$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado$56$60
Lone Tree, Colorado$56$63
Thornton, Colorado$56$59
What are the highest paying Agencies for Post Partum Nurse jobs in Thornton?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Partum Nurses, averaging $53 per hour. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$53$53

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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