Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Longmont is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $63/hr. This is 26% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Parker, paying up to $62/hr, Calhan, paying up to $63/hr, and Littleton, paying up to $63/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$42.03/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Aurora, CO is $42.03 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $42.83.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$42.03/hour

Aurora, CO

14% lower than the US average.

$42.83/hour

Colorado

12% lower than the US average.

$48.11/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Wichita, Kansas

$34/hour

This is 59% lower than the Aurora average of $53.88.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 5% lower than the Aurora average of $53.88.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$33/hour

This is 61% lower than the Aurora average of $53.88.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Parker, Colorado	$57	$62
Littleton, Colorado	$57	$63
Englewood, Colorado	$56	$59
Denver, Colorado	$56	$60
Lone Tree, Colorado	$54	$57

What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Aurora?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$47	$47
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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