Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$57.19/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Denver, CO is $57.19 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$57.19/hour

Denver, CO

20% higher than the US average.

$57.32/hour

Colorado

20% higher than the US average.

$45.93/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 1% lower than the Denver average of $57.19.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 11% lower than the Denver average of $57.19.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 68% lower than the Denver average of $57.19.

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 Englewood, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 2% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado	$58	$67
Englewood, Colorado	$57	$63
Denver, Colorado	$57	$63
Lone Tree, Colorado	$57	$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$57	$62
Aurora, Colorado	$56	$63

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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