Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$56.56/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Thornton, CO is $56.56 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Colorado average of $54.75.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$56.56/hour

Thornton, CO

13% higher than the US average.

$54.75/hour

Colorado

11% higher than the US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Westminster, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 51% lower than the Thornton average of $56.56.

Denver, Colorado

$56/hour

This is equal to the Thornton average

Englewood, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 1% higher than the Thornton average of $56.56.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Thornton?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.