How much does a psychiatric technician make in Denver?
$50,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $24.09 an hour or $4,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.09
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,940Median: $50,100Highest 10%: $59,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,940 | $20.64 | |
| 25th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $50,100 | $24.09 | |
| 75th | $52,630 | $25.30 | |
| 90th | $59,810 | $28.75 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Pueblo, CO | $49,740 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,280 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $24.09 ($50,100 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $50,100 against $45,130 nationally, 11% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $47,430, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for psychiatric technician pay?
32 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,810 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.