Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$40.64/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Colorado is $40.64 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$40.64/hour
Colorado
This is equal to the US average
$40.66/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton, Colorado | $38 | $40 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $38 | $40 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $38 | $44 |
| Denver, Colorado | $38 | $44 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $39 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Colorado?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Colorado?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $47 |
| HealthOne | $37 | $40 |
Last updated on November 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
- Aurora, CO
$37-57/hour
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
- Aurora, CO
$37-57/hour
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Mountain Crest Behavioral Healthcare Center
- Fort Collins, CO
$37-57/hour
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
- HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center
- Aurora, CO
- Nights
$40+/hour
Posted 13 days ago
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
- HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center
- Aurora, CO
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$37+/hour
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