Psychiatric Aides Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $45,980 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $40,140
90th percentile $55,690
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,140
    25th
    $40,140
    50th (median)
    $45,980
    75th
    $47,080
    90th
    $55,690

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 45% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $70,710
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,720
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,730

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado Springs, CO $51,670
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,080
    Colorado $50,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,180
    Connecticut $46,260
    Columbus, OH $44,530

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,790
    Nursing Assistants$47,000
    Medical Assistants$47,820
    Dental Assistants$48,680
    Massage Therapists$59,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Denver, CO is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.94 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Denver, CO is 10.6% above the national median of $41,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Aides in Denver?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $40,140 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,140.