Psychiatric Aides Salary
The median pay for a psychiatric aides in Colorado is $46,130/year ($22.18/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level psychiatric aides (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Psychiatric Aides salary by metro in Colorado
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $52K | +12% | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $48K | +3% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a psychiatric aide afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $46K, rent takes 66.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for psychiatric aides in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new psychiatric aides typically earn — is $41K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,479/month.
Is psychiatric aide a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $46K locally vs. $45K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for psychiatric aides?
Colorado pays $46K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s +3%.
How much do psychiatric aides make in Colorado?
The median is $46,130 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,310, and experienced psychiatric aides can clear $56,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,090/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 66.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a psychiatric aides salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median psychiatric aides salary is worth about $46,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do psychiatric aides get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.