Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $39,460 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.97
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $51,100
Employed locally 180
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $39,460
    75th
    $46,520
    90th
    $51,100

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,370
    District of Columbia $65,060
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,990
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,660
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Lincoln, NE $57,840

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,870
    Physical Therapists $99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists $104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $18.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.74 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 7.3% below the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.