Psychiatric Technician salary in Florida
What psychiatric technicians earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,570$20.95 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$37,670 – $50,160Top 10%: $57,290+
Jobs12,7101.27× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $44,500 | $21.39 | 3,890 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $45,440 | $21.84 | 1,550 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $40,340 | $19.40 | 1,330 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $40,540 | $19.49 | 770 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $38,010 | $18.28 | 740 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $37,260 | $17.91 | 660 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $46,200 | $22.21 | 370 |
| Gainesville, FL | $38,780 | $18.64 | 340 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $37,580 | $18.07 | 260 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $38,640 | $18.58 | 230 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $41,330 | $19.87 | 230 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $42,020 | $20.20 | 180 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $39,590 | $19.03 | 170 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $41,120 | $19.77 | 170 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $38,570 | $18.54 | 140 |
| Ocala, FL | $38,540 | $18.53 | 130 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $39,940 | $19.20 | 120 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $36,880 | $17.73 | 60 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $44,770 | $21.52 | 40 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $47,230 | $22.71 | 40 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $40,380 | $19.41 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Maine · $45,320 New Hampshire · $44,660 Pennsylvania · $43,930 Kansas · $43,780 Michigan · $43,140 Iowa · $42,910
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Florida?
Psychiatric Technicians in Florida earned a median of $43,570 a year ($20.95 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $37,670 to $50,160.
Where in Florida do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL at $46,200.
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.