PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$57.49/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Colorado is $57.49 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $51.00.
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$57.49/hour
Colorado
11% higher than the US average.
$51.00/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Englewood, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for PreOp / PACU Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $57 | $59 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $57 | $59 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $53 | $59 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Colorado average for PreOp / PACU Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 20% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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