Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

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

Lakewood is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $67/hr. This is 30% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Parker, paying up to $67/hr, Calhan, paying up to $67/hr, and Highlands Ranch, paying up to $67/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$41.18/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Aurora, CO is $41.18 per hour. This is 36% lower than the Colorado average of $56.10.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$41.18/hour

Aurora, CO

22% lower than the US average.

$56.10/hour

Colorado

11% higher than the US average.

$50.18/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 3% higher than the Aurora average of $55.15.

Fort Collins, Colorado

$54/hour

This is 2% lower than the Aurora average of $55.15.

Olathe, Kansas

$55/hour

This is equal to the Aurora average

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lakewood, Colorado	$59	$67
Parker, Colorado	$59	$67
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$58	$67
Littleton, Colorado	$58	$67
Commerce City, Colorado	$58	$63
Lone Tree, Colorado	$57	$63
Denver, Colorado	$57	$63

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$47	$47
Perm Staff Jobs	$46	$52

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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