Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Longmont, CO
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$38.48/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Longmont, CO is $38.48 per hour. This is 51% lower than the Colorado average of $57.92.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Longmont, CO compared to State and National Averages
$38.48/hour
Longmont, CO
27% lower than the US average.
$57.92/hour
Colorado
15% higher than the US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Longmont Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Longmont Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 32% higher than the Longmont average of $38.48.
Aurora, Colorado
$53/hour
This is 28% higher than the Longmont average of $38.48.
Olathe, Kansas
$53/hour
This is 27% higher than the Longmont average of $38.48.
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 Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Longmont, CO average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 51% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $57 | $59 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $57 | $59 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $53 | $59 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Longmont?
Only UCHealth (Colorado) reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $91 per hour. For comparison, the Longmont, CO average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 135% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $91 | $91 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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