Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$53.67/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Colorado is $53.67 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $52.14.
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$53.67/hour
Colorado
3% higher than the US average.
$52.14/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Mental 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 Colorado average for Mental Health Nurses is $54 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 9% 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 Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Colorado?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by UCHealth (Colorado) ($47). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Colorado average for Mental Health Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $50 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health
- UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
- Longmont, CO
- Days
$70-111/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion
- Aurora, CO
- Flexible
$37-57/hour
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- UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
- Fort Collins, CO
- Nights
$37-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth CeDAR
- Aurora, CO
- Nights
$37-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion
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