SOC 29-2053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychiatric Technicians — Oregon
Oregon · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Oregon is $59,820 per year, well above the national median of $45,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Oregon is $59,820 per year, well above the national median of $45,130. The gap of 32.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,290 and $66,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,570 and the ninetieth at $73,530.
The area has 1,250 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Oregon ranks number 2nd out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Salem records the highest median at $66,840. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 424th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,570 | −1.2% |
| 25th | $46,290 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $59,820 | +32.6% |
| 75th | $66,840 | +48.1% |
| 90th | $73,530 | +62.9% |
| Mean | $58,140 | +28.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $59,820 buys what $57,853 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,820 a year, 32.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,570 to $73,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $66,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $59,820, or $28.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,130, so pay in Oregon is 32.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $73,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $66,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,250 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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