PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$54.50/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $54.50 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Colorado average of $59.63.
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Fort Collins, CO compared to State and National Averages
$54.50/hour
Fort Collins, CO
11% higher than the US average.
$59.63/hour
Colorado
19% higher than the US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
Aurora, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 1% higher than the Fort Collins average of $54.50.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 6% higher than the Fort Collins average of $54.50.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?
Colorado Springs, Colorado pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($58) and Englewood, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Colorado Springs, Colorado pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | $58 | $60 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $67 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $57 | $60 |
| Longmont, Colorado | $57 | $59 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Fort Collins?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $50 |
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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