Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Louisville is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 3% lower than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Lafayette, paying up to $50/hr, Boulder, paying up to $50/hr, and Longmont, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$39.59/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Aurora, CO is $39.59 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Colorado average of $40.60.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$39.59/hour

Aurora, CO

This is equal to the US average

$40.60/hour

Colorado

2% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Collins, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 4% lower than the Aurora average of $38.07.

Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 16% lower than the Aurora average of $38.07.

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 16% lower than the Aurora average of $38.07.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Englewood, Colorado	$38	$40
Aurora, Colorado	$38	$44
Denver, Colorado	$38	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Aurora?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$47	$47
HealthOne	$37	$40

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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