Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, 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 4% 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

$57.06/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Denver, CO is $57.06 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Colorado average of $56.10.

Last updated on September 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$57.06/hour

Denver, CO

12% higher 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 Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 3% lower than the Denver average of $57.06.

Fort Collins, Colorado

$54/hour

This is 5% lower than the Denver average of $57.06.

Olathe, Kansas

$55/hour

This is 3% lower than the Denver average of $57.06.

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 Denver?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$52

Last updated on September 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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