Pre-Operative Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary
$56.53/hour
The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse in Colorado is $56.53 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $51.86.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Pre-Operative Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$56.53/hour
Colorado
8% higher than the US average.
$51.86/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Pre-Operative Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Pre-Operative Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $64 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
How does the pay for Pre-Operative Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for Pre-Operative Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Texas pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $54 | $57 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Pre-Operative Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Pre-Operative Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Colorado average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $55 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Clear Creek Surgery Center
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