Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$55.61/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Thornton, CO is $55.61 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $56.48.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages
$55.61/hour
Thornton, CO
9% higher than the US average.
$56.48/hour
Colorado
10% higher than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 1% higher than the Thornton average of $55.61.
Englewood, Colorado
$56/hour
This is equal to the Thornton average
Lone Tree, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 1% higher than the Thornton average of $55.61.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Thornton?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($46). For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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