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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Colorado (2026)
$22.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,911/year ($3,243/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 15th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 1,740 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $47,430 a year — though pay ranges from $40,940 for newcomers to $59,810 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,740 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $47,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,911 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,512 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,628 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,379 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,911 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,243 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Colorado?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Colorado is $47,430 per year ($22.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,130 and $51,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $47,430, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $38,911 per year ($3,243 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 1,740 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.