Psychiatric Technician salary in Pennsylvania
What psychiatric technicians earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,930$21.12 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$39,320 – $47,740Top 10%: $54,000+
Jobs10,3401.69× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Pennsylvania 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 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,460 | $19.93 | 1,150 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $45,360 | $21.81 | 980 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $41,970 | $20.18 | 900 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $38,670 | $18.59 | 580 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $49,910 | $23.99 | 390 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $42,590 | $20.47 | 370 |
| Reading, PA | $36,990 | $17.78 | 280 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $40,990 | $19.71 | 280 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $44,780 | $21.53 | 280 |
| Erie, PA | $37,860 | $18.20 | 160 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $43,120 | $20.73 | 120 |
| Altoona, PA | $43,920 | $21.12 | 80 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $39,980 | $19.22 | 60 |
| Williamsport, PA | $39,650 | $19.06 | 50 |
| Johnstown, PA | $36,870 | $17.73 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Maine · $45,320 New Hampshire · $44,660 Kansas · $43,780 Florida · $43,570 Michigan · $43,140 Iowa · $42,910
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Pennsylvania?
Psychiatric Technicians in Pennsylvania earned a median of $43,930 a year ($21.12 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $39,320 to $47,740.
Where in Pennsylvania do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $46,920.
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.