Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Collins, CO

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

Lakewood is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $67/hr. This is 10% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Calhan, paying up to $67/hr, Parker, paying up to $67/hr, and Littleton, paying up to $67/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$53.40/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Fort Collins, CO is $53.40 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $54.28.

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$53.40/hour

Fort Collins, CO

9% higher than the US average.

$54.28/hour

Colorado

11% higher than the US average.

$48.55/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Fort Collins Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 6% higher than the Fort Collins average of $53.40.

Aurora, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 2% higher than the Fort Collins average of $53.40.

Olathe, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 11% lower than the Fort Collins average of $53.40.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lakewood, Colorado	$59	$67
Parker, Colorado	$59	$67
Littleton, Colorado	$58	$67
Commerce City, Colorado	$58	$63
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$58	$67
Lone Tree, Colorado	$57	$63
Denver, Colorado	$57	$63

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$47	$47

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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