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Psychiatric Technicians salary in United States

The median psychiatric technicians salary is $45,130 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$35,090
Median (p50)
$45,130
Top (p90)
$60,750
Sample size
156,960

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$35,090
p25$38,430
Median$45,130
p75$50,160
Top (p90)$60,750
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Psychiatric Technicians salary by region

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$57,610
Massachusetts$52,000
California$49,140
Virginia$48,320
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$48,040
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,650
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$46,920
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$46,550
Georgia$46,250
Illinois$46,200

Pay trend

Up 6.8% from 2023 to 2025.

$43,6502023
$45,0002024
$46,6102025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Psychiatric Technicians salary FAQs

What is the average Psychiatric Technicians salary in United States?

The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in United States is $45,130 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of psychiatric technicianss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Psychiatric Technicians earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $35,090 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $60,750 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $45,130.

Do Psychiatric Technicians salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is among the highest at $57,610, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Psychiatric Technicians salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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