Mental Health Therapist Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Mental Health Therapist Salary
$40.11/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Therapist in Colorado is $40.11 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $40.82.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Therapist salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$40.11/hour
Colorado
2% lower than the US average.
$40.82/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Mental Health Therapists?
Englewood, Colorado pays Mental Health Therapists the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Littleton, Colorado ($47) and Parker, Colorado ($47). Fort Collins, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Colorado average for Mental Health Therapists is $40 per hour — Englewood, Colorado pays 21% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood, Colorado | $48 | $55 |
| Littleton, Colorado | $47 | $47 |
| Parker, Colorado | $47 | $47 |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $46 | $58 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $46 | $47 |
| Denver, Colorado | $44 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Therapist jobs in Colorado?
Only UCHealth (Colorado) reports pay data for Mental Health Therapists, averaging $34 per hour. UCHealth (Colorado) also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Colorado average for Mental Health Therapists is $40 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $34 | $42 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Mental Health Therapist Jobs
Correctional Mental Health
- Crowley County Correctional Facility
- Olney Springs, CO
$88K-103K/year
Mental Health
- UCHealth CeDAR
- Aurora, CO
- Days
$34-51/hour
Mental Health
- Poudre Valley Hospital
- Fort Collins, CO
- Days
$34-51/hour
Mental Health
- Poudre Valley Hospital
- Fort Collins, CO
- Nights
$34-51/hour
Mental Health
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion
- Aurora, CO
- Days
$34-51/hour
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