What psychiatric technicians earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,550 | $19.49 | 840 |
| Cleveland, OH | $44,690 | $21.49 | 830 |
| Columbus, OH | $38,620 | $18.57 | 650 |
| Akron, OH | $42,510 | $20.44 | 440 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $38,520 | $18.52 | 330 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $38,900 | $18.70 | 240 |
| Toledo, OH | $41,240 | $19.83 | 190 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $34,570 | $16.62 | 180 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $38,580 | $18.55 | 110 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $29,430 | $14.15 | 90 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $38,970 | $18.74 | 70 |
| Springfield, OH | $36,700 | $17.65 | 50 |
Psychiatric Technicians in Ohio earned a median of $39,140 a year ($18.82 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $36,510 to $46,540.
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cleveland, OH at $44,690.
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.