Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$55.14/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Thornton, CO is $55.14 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $56.25.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Stepdown Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$55.14/hour

Thornton, CO

18% higher than the US average.

$56.25/hour

Colorado

19% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Loveland, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 2% higher than the Thornton average of $55.14.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$32/hour

This is 72% lower than the Thornton average of $55.14.

Independence, Missouri

$44/hour

This is 26% lower than the Thornton average of $55.14.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?

Longmont, Colorado pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($58) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 10% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Longmont, Colorado$61$63
Commerce City, Colorado$58$63
Denver, Colorado$57$63
Lone Tree, Colorado$57$63
Englewood, Colorado$56$63
Loveland, Colorado$56$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado$56$60
Fort Collins, Colorado$55$60
What are the highest paying Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Thornton?

Only Patterns Hiring - Perm reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 14% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Patterns Hiring - Perm$48$48

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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