Psychiatric Technician salary in Virginia
What psychiatric technicians earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,320$23.23 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$40,790 – $51,580Top 10%: $58,530+
Jobs3,9500.95× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $50,840 | $24.44 | 1,450 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,420 | $22.80 | 1,150 |
| Richmond, VA | $48,320 | $23.23 | 610 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $40,790 | $19.61 | 320 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,020 | $21.64 | 130 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,610 | $18.08 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
California · $49,140 Rhode Island · $48,520 Vermont · $47,560 Colorado · $47,430 Nevada · $46,450 Georgia · $46,250
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Virginia?
Psychiatric Technicians in Virginia earned a median of $48,320 a year ($23.23 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $40,790 to $51,580.
Where in Virginia do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $50,840.
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.