Psychiatric Technician salary in Washington
What psychiatric technicians earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$52,470$25.23 per hour
vs U.S.+16%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$46,360 – $61,990Top 10%: $76,730+
Jobs1,9200.54× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,490 | $25.24 | 1,330 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $46,290 | $22.26 | 430 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $62,400 | $30.00 | 200 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $42,760 | $20.56 | – |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $44,030 | $21.17 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Connecticut · $55,500 Hawaii · $55,150 New Jersey · $54,040 Massachusetts · $52,000 Alaska · $51,650 California · $49,140
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Washington?
Psychiatric Technicians in Washington earned a median of $52,470 a year ($25.23 an hour) in May 2025, 16% more than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $46,360 to $61,990.
Where in Washington do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA at $62,400.
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.