Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$53.20/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Colorado is $53.20 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $52.31.
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$53.20/hour
Colorado
2% higher than the US average.
$52.31/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Commerce City, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($57). Longmont, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Colorado average for Psychiatric Nurses is $53 per hour — Longmont, Colorado pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Commerce City, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Denver, Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $56 | $61 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $55 | $60 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Colorado compare to nearby states?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Colorado?
UCHealth (Colorado) pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Colorado average for Psychiatric Nurses is $53 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $47 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $50 |
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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$37-54/hour
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