Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $46,940 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $54,260
Employed locally 140
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $40,550
    50th (median)
    $46,940
    75th
    $50,100
    90th
    $54,260

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 34% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Grand Junction, CO is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.09 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Grand Junction, CO is 10.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,550.