PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$56.56/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Thornton, CO is $56.56 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $57.49.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages
$56.56/hour
Thornton, CO
13% higher than the US average.
$57.49/hour
Colorado
15% higher than the US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 57% lower than the Thornton average of $56.56.
Overland Park, Kansas
$47/hour
This is 21% lower than the Thornton average of $56.56.
Round Rock, Texas
$35/hour
This is 63% lower than the Thornton average of $56.56.
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 Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 3% 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 |
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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