Psychiatric Technician salary in New Jersey
What psychiatric technicians earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$54,040$25.98 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$46,580 – $60,610Top 10%: $64,620+
Jobs2,5200.58× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $46,920 | $22.56 | 4,560 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,610 | $28.18 | 2,980 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $41,970 | $20.18 | 900 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $45,770 | $22.00 | 190 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $45,310 | $21.78 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Nebraska · $57,370 Connecticut · $55,500 Hawaii · $55,150 Washington · $52,470 Massachusetts · $52,000 Alaska · $51,650
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in New Jersey?
Psychiatric Technicians in New Jersey earned a median of $54,040 a year ($25.98 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $46,580 to $60,610.
Where in New Jersey do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $58,610.
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.