Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$54.71/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Thornton, CO is $54.71 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$54.71/hour

Thornton, CO

17% higher than the US average.

$54.53/hour

Colorado

17% higher than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 4% higher than the Thornton average of $54.71.

Aurora, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 1% higher than the Thornton average of $54.71.

Rochester, Minnesota

$37/hour

This is 47% lower than the Thornton average of $54.71.

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 Thornton, CO average for Registered 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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