Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$36.49/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $36.49 per hour. This is 16% lower than the Colorado average of $42.36.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Fort Collins, CO compared to State and National Averages
$36.49/hour
Fort Collins, CO
7% lower than the US average.
$42.36/hour
Colorado
7% higher than the US average.
$39.22/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities
Aurora, Colorado
$40/hour
This is 9% higher than the Fort Collins average of $36.49.
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 11% lower than the Fort Collins average of $36.49.
Lenexa, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 11% lower than the Fort Collins average of $36.49.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Colorado | $40 | $49 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $39 | $40 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Fort Collins?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on December 26, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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