Psychiatric Technician salary in Tennessee
What psychiatric technicians earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,800$19.13 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$35,410 – $48,320Top 10%: $53,940+
Jobs3,8101.15× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $44,450 | $21.37 | 1,380 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $39,210 | $18.85 | 670 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,730 | $19.10 | 460 |
| Knoxville, TN | $43,190 | $20.76 | 360 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $38,630 | $18.57 | 250 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,930 | $18.72 | 190 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $40,390 | $19.42 | 150 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $35,410 | $17.02 | 100 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $31,220 | $15.01 | 100 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,610 | $18.08 | 90 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $38,440 | $18.48 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Kentucky · $40,370 Minnesota · $40,300 Wisconsin · $40,290 Texas · $39,970 North Dakota · $39,960 Montana · $39,190
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Tennessee?
Psychiatric Technicians in Tennessee earned a median of $39,800 a year ($19.13 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $35,410 to $48,320.
Where in Tennessee do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $44,450.
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.