Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$1,970/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Colorado is $1,970 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,089.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 55 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$1,970/week

Colorado

6% lower than the US average.

$2,089/week

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?

Denver, Colorado pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,357 per week, followed by Englewood, Colorado ($1,942) and Aurora, Colorado ($1,892). For comparison, the Colorado average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,970 per week — Denver, Colorado pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Denver, Colorado$2,357$2,357
Englewood, Colorado$1,942$1,942
Aurora, Colorado$1,892$2,176
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,130 per week, followed by Oklahoma ($1,885) and Arizona ($1,880). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,029. For comparison, the Colorado average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,970 per week — Kansas pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas$2,130$3,029
Oklahoma$1,885$2,117
Arizona$1,880$2,136
Texas$1,629$2,592
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Colorado?

SpectrumACS pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $3,384 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,105) and PRIDE Health ($2,076). For comparison, the Colorado average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $1,970 per week — SpectrumACS pays 72% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
SpectrumACS$3,384$3,384
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,105$2,176
PRIDE Health$2,076$2,129
LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care$2,013$2,013
Host Healthcare$2,006$2,006
GLC On-The-Go$1,988$1,989
Anders Group$1,975$2,031
Binding Minds$1,973$1,973
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,967$2,357
Stability Healthcare$1,939$1,996

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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