Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$55.36/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $55.36 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Colorado average of $54.39.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$55.36/hour

Fort Collins, CO

18% higher than the US average.

$54.39/hour

Colorado

16% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$55/hour

This is equal to the Fort Collins average

Olathe, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 2% higher than the Fort Collins average of $55.36.

Lenexa, Kansas

$57/hour

This is 3% higher than the Fort Collins average of $55.36.

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 Denver, Colorado ($57) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($57). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 5% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Commerce City, Colorado	$58	$63
Denver, Colorado	$57	$63
Lone Tree, Colorado	$57	$63
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$63
Loveland, Colorado	$56	$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$56	$60
Fort Collins, Colorado	$55	$60

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

UCHealth (Colorado) and Perm Staff Jobs pay Mental Health Nurses the most, both averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Collins, CO average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) and Perm Staff Jobs pay 15% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$47	$47
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$47

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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