Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$57.92/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Colorado is $57.92 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $49.10.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$57.92/hour
Colorado
15% higher than the US average.
$49.10/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Lone Tree, Colorado ($57) and Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $58 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $63 |
How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Colorado average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $58 per hour — Texas pays 41% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $34 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Colorado?
UCHealth (Colorado) pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47). UCHealth (Colorado) also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $91. For comparison, the Colorado average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $58 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $50 | $91 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $50 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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