Psychiatric Aides Salary in Colorado

Psychiatric aides in Colorado earn the most in Colorado Springs (average $50,640 a year) and the least in Denver ($48,660), across the 2 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric aides average at $47,510 and the median at $46,130 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,690.

Psychiatric Aides average salary by city in Colorado

Colorado Springs$50,640
Denver$48,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Colorado Springs	$50,640	$51,670	$49,320	$41,349	101
Denver	$48,660	$47,730	$44,320	$39,846	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Aides salary in other states

Psychiatric Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-1133.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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