Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$36.49/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $36.49 per hour. This is 55% lower than the Colorado average of $56.74.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Fort Collins, CO compared to State and National Averages
$36.49/hour
Fort Collins, CO
26% lower than the US average.
$56.74/hour
Colorado
19% higher than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 36% higher than the Fort Collins average of $36.49.
Aurora, Colorado
$54/hour
This is 33% higher than the Fort Collins average of $36.49.
Olathe, Kansas
$56/hour
This is 34% higher than the Fort Collins average of $36.49.
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 Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 60% 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 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $54 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Fort Collins?
Only UCHealth (Colorado) reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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