Psychiatric Aides Salary in Colorado
Psychiatric Aides in Colorado earn a median of $46,130 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($44,910)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,310; the top 10% earn over $56,140. Nationally the range is $32,090 to $60,440.
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- Registered Nurses$100,260 median in Colorado
Psychiatric Aides pay in Colorado
How much do psychiatric aides make in Colorado?
The median is $46,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,310 and the top 10% earn over $56,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for psychiatric aides?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 39 (+3% vs. the national median of $44,910). Living costs are not included.