Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Aurora is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $49/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Englewood, paying up to $42/hr, Louisville, paying up to $50/hr, and Lafayette, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$38.36/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Denver, CO is $38.36 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Last updated on December 13, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$38.36/hour

Denver, CO

4% lower than the US average.

$38.22/hour

Colorado

4% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Lakewood, Colorado

$37/hour

This is equal to the Denver average

Englewood, Colorado

$39/hour

This is 4% higher than the Denver average of $37.41.

Arvada, Colorado

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What cities in Colorado pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$40	$49
Englewood, Colorado	$39	$42
Louisville, Colorado	$38	$50
Lafayette, Colorado	$38	$50
Boulder, Colorado	$38	$50
Longmont, Colorado	$38	$50
Thornton, Colorado	$38	$40

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Denver?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$46	$46
HealthOne	$37	$44

Last updated on December 13, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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