Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Denver, CO
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$31.75/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Denver, CO is $31.75 per hour. This is 69% lower than the Colorado average of $53.67.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages
$31.75/hour
Denver, CO
52% lower than the US average.
$53.67/hour
Colorado
10% higher than the US average.
$48.32/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 9% lower than the Denver average of $56.19.
Columbia, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 80% lower than the Denver average of $56.19.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 67% lower than the Denver average of $56.19.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Commerce City, Colorado pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($57) and Denver, Colorado ($56). Commerce City, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Psychiatric Nurses is $32 per hour — Commerce City, Colorado pays 84% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce City, Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Denver, Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Thornton, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $56 | $59 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $53 | $59 |
| Louisville, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
| Lafayette, Colorado | $38 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Denver?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Psychiatric Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 49% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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