Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Colorado
Psychiatric Technicians in Colorado earn a median of $47,430 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($45,130)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,940; the top 10% earn over $59,810. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $60,750.
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in Colorado
How much do psychiatric technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $47,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,940 and the top 10% earn over $59,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for psychiatric technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $45,130). Living costs are not included.