Psychiatric Technician salary in North Carolina
What psychiatric technicians earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,630$19.54 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$37,560 – $45,880Top 10%: $50,530+
Jobs5,9501.19× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,110 | $21.21 | 1,590 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,420 | $22.80 | 1,150 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $44,000 | $21.15 | 950 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $44,100 | $21.20 | 430 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $40,290 | $19.37 | 390 |
| Wilmington, NC | $34,200 | $16.44 | 290 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,960 | $18.73 | 290 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $44,610 | $21.45 | 190 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,850 | $18.68 | 190 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $47,340 | $22.76 | 130 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $40,600 | $19.52 | 120 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $41,060 | $19.74 | 90 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $32,440 | $15.60 | 50 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $35,930 | $17.28 | 50 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $38,020 | $18.28 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
South Carolina · $40,970 Indiana · $40,910 Utah · $40,770 Kentucky · $40,370 Minnesota · $40,300 Wisconsin · $40,290
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in North Carolina?
Psychiatric Technicians in North Carolina earned a median of $40,630 a year ($19.54 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $37,560 to $45,880.
Where in North Carolina do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $47,420.
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.