Psychiatric Technician salary in Georgia
What psychiatric technicians earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,250$22.24 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$41,320 – $50,680Top 10%: $58,130+
Jobs5,5601.13× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $47,650 | $22.91 | 4,230 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,730 | $19.10 | 460 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $41,730 | $20.06 | 210 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $43,590 | $20.96 | 170 |
| Savannah, GA | $45,530 | $21.89 | 110 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $43,350 | $20.84 | 100 |
| Gainesville, GA | $47,690 | $22.93 | 80 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $40,940 | $19.68 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Nevada · $46,450 Illinois · $46,200 Missouri · $45,840 Arizona · $45,640 Maryland · $45,520 Maine · $45,320
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Georgia?
Psychiatric Technicians in Georgia earned a median of $46,250 a year ($22.24 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $41,320 to $50,680.
Where in Georgia do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Gainesville, GA at $47,690.
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.