Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$55.88/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Thornton, CO is $55.88 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $56.74.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages
$55.88/hour
Thornton, CO
18% higher 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 Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 2% higher than the Thornton average of $55.88.
Aurora, Colorado
$54/hour
This is 3% lower than the Thornton average of $55.88.
Fort Collins, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 53% lower than the Thornton average of $55.88.
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 Thornton, CO average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 4% 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 |
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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