Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Golden, CO
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$54.53/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Golden, CO is $54.53 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $45.24.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Golden, CO compared to State and National Averages
$54.53/hour
Golden, CO
17% higher than the US average.
$45.24/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Golden Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Golden Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
Aurora, Colorado
$55/hour
Rochester, Minnesota
$37/hour
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 Lone Tree, Colorado ($57) and Denver, 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 $55 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $60 |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $55 | $60 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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