SOC 29-2053 · May 2025 · United States
Psychiatric Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Psychiatric Technicians across the United States is $45,130 per year, measured over 156,960 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $67,430.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Psychiatric Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 114.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $67,430 and Louisiana pays $31,440.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $67,430 | 380 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $59,820 | 1,250 | |
| 3 | New York | $58,080 | 2,040 | |
| 4 | Nebraska | $57,370 | 1,390 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $55,500 | 1,040 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $55,150 | 2,060 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $54,040 | 2,520 | |
| 8 | Washington | $52,470 | 1,920 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $52,000 | 5,340 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $51,650 | 340 |
States with the most Psychiatric Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 14,100 | $49,140 | |
| 2 | Florida | 12,710 | $43,570 | |
| 3 | Texas | 11,350 | $39,970 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 10,340 | $43,930 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 9,410 | $46,200 | |
| 6 | Arizona | 8,160 | $45,640 | |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,790 | $40,910 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 5,950 | $40,630 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 5,560 | $46,250 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 5,340 | $52,000 |
Top-paying metro areas
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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