Pre-Operative Nurse Salary Guide: Wheat Ridge, CO
Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse in Wheat Ridge, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 51% lower than the Colorado average of $56.52.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Pre-Operative Nurse salaries in Wheat Ridge, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Wheat Ridge, CO
35% lower than the US average.
$56.52/hour
Colorado
11% higher than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Pre-Operative Nurse Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
How Pre-Operative Nurse Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
Lone Tree, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 35% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Pre-Operative Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Pre-Operative 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 Wheat Ridge, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 57% 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 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Pre-Operative Nurse jobs in Wheat Ridge?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Pre-Operative Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Wheat Ridge, CO average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $42 |
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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