PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, 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 0% 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

$55.57/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Thornton, CO is $55.57 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 Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$55.57/hour

Thornton, CO

14% 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 Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 1% lower than the Thornton average of $55.57.

Englewood, Colorado

$56/hour

This is equal to the Thornton average

Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 18% lower than the Thornton average of $55.57.

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Thornton?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$46	$46

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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