Psychiatric Technician salary in Connecticut
What psychiatric technicians earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$55,500$26.68 per hour
vs U.S.+23%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$48,050 – $70,000Top 10%: $77,540+
Jobs1,0400.61× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $48,370 | $23.25 | 520 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $57,570 | $27.68 | 230 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $51,950 | $24.98 | 110 |
| New Haven, CT | $59,930 | $28.81 | 80 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $49,350 | $23.73 | 60 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $57,360 | $27.58 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
New York · $58,080 Nebraska · $57,370 Hawaii · $55,150 New Jersey · $54,040 Washington · $52,470 Massachusetts · $52,000
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Connecticut?
Psychiatric Technicians in Connecticut earned a median of $55,500 a year ($26.68 an hour) in May 2025, 23% more than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $48,050 to $70,000.
Where in Connecticut do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in New Haven, CT at $59,930.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.