Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Wheat Ridge, CO
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$37.39/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Wheat Ridge, CO is $37.39 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Colorado average of $42.83.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Wheat Ridge, CO compared to State and National Averages
$37.39/hour
Wheat Ridge, CO
29% lower than the US average.
$42.83/hour
Colorado
12% lower than the US average.
$48.17/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
Aurora, Colorado
$52/hour
This is 28% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Fort Collins, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 2% lower than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
Wichita, Kansas
$34/hour
This is 11% lower than the Wheat Ridge average of $37.39.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $55 | $57 |
| Denver, Colorado | $54 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $52 | $58 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
Last updated on July 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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