Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

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

Median annual salary $48,320 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $40,700
90th percentile $57,660
Employed locally 840
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,700
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $48,320
    75th
    $53,670
    90th
    $57,660

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 53% 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

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,670
    Pharmacists$152,200
    Physical Therapists$102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Denver, CO is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 13.5% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,700 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.