Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average Trauma Nurse Salary
$56.39/hour
The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Thornton, CO is $56.39 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages
$56.39/hour
Thornton, CO
11% higher than the US average.
$56.52/hour
Colorado
11% higher than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
Aurora, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 1% lower than the Thornton average of $56.39.
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 72% lower than the Thornton average of $56.39.
Lenexa, Kansas
$56/hour
This is equal to the Thornton average
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Trauma Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($58) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $59 | $67 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
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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