Psychiatric Technician salary in South Carolina
What psychiatric technicians earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,970$19.70 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$39,980 – $46,730Top 10%: $53,170+
Jobs5600.24× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in South 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 |
| Columbia, SC | $39,980 | $19.22 | 210 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $43,590 | $20.96 | 170 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $45,670 | $21.96 | 150 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Idaho · $41,490 Indiana · $40,910 Utah · $40,770 North Carolina · $40,630 Kentucky · $40,370 Minnesota · $40,300
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in South Carolina?
Psychiatric Technicians in South Carolina earned a median of $40,970 a year ($19.70 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $39,980 to $46,730.
Where in South Carolina do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Charleston-North Charleston, SC at $45,670.
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.