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Psychiatric Technicians in Colorado
Considering a career as a Psychiatric Technician in Colorado?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Psychiatric Technicians in Colorado are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Psychiatric Technicians in Colorado is growing faster than average.
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Psychiatric Technicians in Colorado earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Psychiatric Technicians Work in Colorado?
In 2018, there were 1,060 Psychiatric Technicians working in the state.
There were 1,010 Psychiatric Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,020 Psychiatric Technicians working in it, which means Colorado has more Psychiatric Technicians than average.
Job Projections for Colorado
Jobs for Psychiatric Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 14.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.9%.
Colorado Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 70 annual job openings, and 950 total jobs in 2026 for Psychiatric Technicians in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 5,600 annual jobs and 70,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Psychiatric Technicians Make in Colorado?
In 2018 wages for Psychiatric Technicians ranged from $27,470 to $49,130 with $37,360 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.21 to $23.62. The median hourly rate was $17.96.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $19.17 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $1.21.
The median salary in Colorado is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Colorado Metros for Psychiatric Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Psychiatric Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO | 460 | $37,930 |
Top States for Psychiatric Technicians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Psychiatric Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 8,900 | $68,090 |
Florida | 8,480 | $28,590 |
Texas | 4,130 | $31,800 |
Illinois | 3,920 | $42,390 |
Wisconsin | 3,820 | $33,760 |
Virginia | 2,860 | $29,080 |
Pennsylvania | 2,600 | $30,710 |
Arizona | 2,580 | $34,090 |
Indiana | 2,220 | $28,710 |
Massachusetts | 1,930 | $44,220 |
Michigan | 1,920 | $35,380 |
North Carolina | 1,840 | $33,330 |
Ohio | 1,700 | $32,860 |
Louisiana | 1,590 | $26,470 |
Missouri | 1,560 | $27,630 |
New York | 1,550 | $43,590 |
West Virginia | 1,420 | $21,850 |
New Mexico | 1,190 | $26,100 |
Alabama | 1,150 | $24,420 |
Utah | 1,060 | $26,930 |
Below are the states where Psychiatric Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $68,090 |
Connecticut | $56,170 |
District of Columbia | $53,090 |
Oregon | $49,870 |
New Jersey | $45,520 |
Massachusetts | $44,220 |
New York | $43,590 |
Illinois | $42,390 |
Washington | $40,760 |
Vermont | $39,460 |
Related Careers in Colorado
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Colorado Employment Total |
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Pharmacy Technicians | 5,610 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 4,000 |
Surgical Technologists | 1,900 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 1,280 |
Dietetic Technicians | 300 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 120 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.