Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Louisville is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 6% lower than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Lafayette, paying up to $50/hr, Boulder, paying up to $50/hr, and Longmont, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$40.64/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Aurora, CO is $40.64 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Last updated on November 15, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$40.64/hour

Aurora, CO

3% higher than the US average.

$40.64/hour

Colorado

3% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Collins, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 4% lower than the Aurora average of $38.07.

Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 16% lower than the Aurora average of $38.07.

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 16% lower than the Aurora average of $38.07.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Louisville, Colorado	$38	$50
Lafayette, Colorado	$38	$50
Thornton, Colorado	$38	$40
Englewood, Colorado	$38	$40
Aurora, Colorado	$38	$44
Denver, Colorado	$38	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Aurora?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$47	$47
HealthOne	$37	$40

Last updated on November 15, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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