Pre-Operative Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Carson, CO
Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary
$35.95/hour
The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse in Fort Carson, CO is $35.95 per hour. This is 56% lower than the Colorado average of $56.26.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Pre-Operative Nurse salaries in Fort Carson, CO compared to State and National Averages
$35.95/hour
Fort Carson, CO
25% lower than the US average.
$56.26/hour
Colorado
20% higher than the US average.
$44.95/hour
United States
How Pre-Operative Nurse Salaries in Fort Carson Compare to Other Cities
How Pre-Operative Nurse Salaries in Fort Carson Compare to Other Cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 37% higher than the Fort Carson average of $35.95.
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is 2% higher than the Fort Carson average of $35.95.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Pre-Operative Nurses?
Colorado Springs, Colorado pays Pre-Operative Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Thornton, Colorado ($56). Colorado Springs, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Fort Carson, CO average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Colorado Springs, Colorado pays 59% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $57 | $60 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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