How much does a psychiatric aide make in Denver?
$47,730a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.95
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,310Median: $47,730Highest 10%: $58,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,310 | $19.86 | |
| 25th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 75th | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 90th | $58,120 | $27.94 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,980 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,320 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,490 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,700 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,490 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 |
| Phlebotomist | $48,070 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,490 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,490 |
| Orderly | $44,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $22.95 ($47,730 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $47,730 against $44,910 nationally, 6% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $46,130, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for psychiatric aide pay?
26 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,120 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.