PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?

Englewood is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for PreOp / PACU Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Thornton, paying up to $59/hr, Denver, paying up to $59/hr, and Aurora, paying up to $59/hr.

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$55.21/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Denver, CO is $55.21 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Colorado average of $54.34.

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$55.21/hour

Denver, CO

13% higher than the US average.

$54.34/hour

Colorado

12% higher than the US average.

$47.77/hour

United States

How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Englewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% higher than the Denver average of $55.21.

Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 17% lower than the Denver average of $55.21.

Kansas City, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 24% lower than the Denver average of $55.21.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for PreOp / PACU 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
Boulder, 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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