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 45% lower than the Colorado average of $54.34.
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
28% lower than the US average.
$54.34/hour
Colorado
12% higher than the US average.
$47.77/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
Denver, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 32% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Overland Park, Kansas
$47/hour
This is 21% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Round Rock, Texas
$47/hour
This is 21% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Pre-Operative Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Denver, Colorado | $55 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $59 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $54 | $57 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
Last updated on August 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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