Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$56.30/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Denver, CO is $56.30 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Colorado average of $53.67.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages
$56.30/hour
Denver, CO
13% higher than the US average.
$53.67/hour
Colorado
9% higher than the US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 9% lower than the Denver average of $56.30.
Columbia, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 80% lower than the Denver average of $56.30.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 67% lower than the Denver average of $56.30.
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 Denver, 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 | $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 |
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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