Psychiatric Technician salary
What psychiatric technicians earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$45,130$21.70 per hour
Average pay$46,610$22.41 per hour
Middle half earn$38,430 – $50,160Top 10%: $60,750+
Jobs156,960Employed nationwide
Psychiatric Technician salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,680 | $17.63 | 3,290 | 1.56 |
| Alaska | $51,650 | $24.83 | 340 | 1.04 |
| Arizona | $45,640 | $21.94 | 8,160 | 2.52 |
| Arkansas | $35,930 | $17.27 | 1,900 | 1.46 |
| California | $49,140 | $23.62 | 14,100 | 0.77 |
| Colorado | $47,430 | $22.81 | 1,740 | 0.61 |
| Connecticut | $55,500 | $26.68 | 1,040 | 0.62 |
| Delaware | $38,410 | $18.47 | 350 | 0.72 |
| Florida | $43,570 | $20.95 | 12,710 | 1.28 |
| Georgia | $46,250 | $22.24 | 5,560 | 1.14 |
| Hawaii | $55,150 | $26.51 | 2,060 | 3.28 |
| Idaho | $41,490 | $19.95 | 780 | 0.91 |
| Illinois | $46,200 | $22.21 | 9,410 | 1.54 |
| Indiana | $40,910 | $19.67 | 6,790 | 2.12 |
| Iowa | $42,910 | $20.63 | 690 | 0.44 |
| Kansas | $43,780 | $21.05 | 1,670 | 1.16 |
| Kentucky | $40,370 | $19.41 | 910 | 0.45 |
| Louisiana | $31,440 | $15.12 | 2,420 | 1.25 |
| Maine | $45,320 | $21.79 | 620 | 0.96 |
| Maryland | $45,520 | $21.89 | 680 | 0.25 |
| Massachusetts | $52,000 | $25.00 | 5,340 | 1.47 |
| Michigan | $43,140 | $20.74 | 4,850 | 1.1 |
| Minnesota | $40,300 | $19.37 | 3,550 | 1.2 |
| Mississippi | $35,320 | $16.98 | 930 | 0.8 |
| Missouri | $45,840 | $22.04 | 4,450 | 1.52 |
| Montana | $39,190 | $18.84 | 310 | 0.61 |
| Nebraska | $57,370 | $27.58 | 1,390 | 1.36 |
| Nevada | $46,450 | $22.33 | 2,060 | 1.33 |
| New Hampshire | $44,660 | $21.47 | 260 | 0.38 |
| New Jersey | $54,040 | $25.98 | 2,520 | 0.59 |
| New Mexico | $39,020 | $18.76 | 660 | 0.76 |
| New York | $58,080 | $27.92 | 2,040 | 0.21 |
| North Carolina | $40,630 | $19.54 | 5,950 | 1.21 |
| North Dakota | $39,960 | $19.21 | 270 | 0.63 |
| Ohio | $39,140 | $18.82 | 3,950 | 0.71 |
| Oklahoma | $39,060 | $18.78 | 820 | 0.48 |
| Oregon | $59,820 | $28.76 | 1,250 | 0.64 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,930 | $21.12 | 10,340 | 1.71 |
| Rhode Island | $48,520 | $23.33 | 990 | 1.97 |
| South Carolina | $40,970 | $19.70 | 560 | 0.25 |
| Tennessee | $39,800 | $19.13 | 3,810 | 1.16 |
| Texas | $39,970 | $19.22 | 11,350 | 0.81 |
| Utah | $40,770 | $19.60 | 1,940 | 1.12 |
| Vermont | $47,560 | $22.87 | 600 | 1.98 |
| Virginia | $48,320 | $23.23 | 3,950 | 0.96 |
| Washington | $52,470 | $25.23 | 1,920 | 0.54 |
| West Virginia | $34,100 | $16.39 | 770 | 1.1 |
| Wisconsin | $40,290 | $19.37 | 4,430 | 1.51 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $95,580 | 330 |
| Napa, CA | $83,960 | 320 |
| Visalia, CA | $76,700 | 200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $76,120 | 260 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $72,550 | 580 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $65,500 | 50 |
| Madison, WI | $64,380 | 1,030 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $63,510 | 70 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $62,590 | 130 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $62,400 | 200 |
| New Haven, CT | $59,930 | 80 |
| Lincoln, NE | $59,570 | 340 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,610 | 2,980 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $58,500 | 250 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,610 | 3,460 |
Metro areas with the most psychiatric technicians
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 6,730 | $46,060 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 6,630 | $46,550 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,770 | $48,040 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 4,560 | $46,920 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4,230 | $47,650 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 3,890 | $44,500 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 3,460 | $57,610 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 3,300 | $43,320 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 3,020 | $41,940 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,980 | $58,610 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 2,440 | $44,710 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,280 | $39,530 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 2,230 | $41,890 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,680 | $47,970 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 1,640 | $55,150 |
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Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make?
The median pay for psychiatric technicians in the U.S. was $45,130 a year ($21.70 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $38,430 and $50,160.
Which states pay psychiatric technicians the most?
The highest pay was in Oregon ($59,820), New York ($58,080), Nebraska ($57,370), Connecticut ($55,500), Hawaii ($55,150). The lowest was in Louisiana ($31,440), West Virginia ($34,100), Mississippi ($35,320).
How many psychiatric technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 156,960 people were employed as psychiatric technicians in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.