Psychiatric Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $21.70 an hour ($45,130 a year). About 156,960 people work in this job there.
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.87 | $35,090 |
| 25% of workers | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.70 | $45,130 |
| 75% of workers | $24.12 | $50,160 |
| 90% of workers | $29.21 | $60,750 |
Best-paying states for psychiatric technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $67,430 | 380 |
| Oregon | $59,820 | 1,250 |
| New York | $58,080 | 2,040 |
| Nebraska | $57,370 | 1,390 |
| Connecticut | $55,500 | 1,040 |
| Hawaii | $55,150 | 2,060 |
| New Jersey | $54,040 | 2,520 |
| Washington | $52,470 | 1,920 |
| Massachusetts | $52,000 | 5,340 |
| Alaska | $51,650 | 340 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $36,680
- Arizona · $45,640
- Arkansas · $35,930
- California · $49,140
- Colorado · $47,430
- Connecticut · $55,500
- Florida · $43,570
- Georgia · $46,250
- Hawaii · $55,150
- Idaho · $41,490
- Illinois · $46,200
- Indiana · $40,910
- Iowa · $42,910
- Kansas · $43,780
- Kentucky · $40,370
- Louisiana · $31,440
- Maine · $45,320
- Maryland · $45,520
- Massachusetts · $52,000
- Michigan · $43,140
- Minnesota · $40,300
- Mississippi · $35,320
- Missouri · $45,840
- Nebraska · $57,370
- Nevada · $46,450
- New Jersey · $54,040
- New Mexico · $39,020
- New York · $58,080
- North Carolina · $40,630
- Ohio · $39,140
- Oklahoma · $39,060
- Oregon · $59,820
- Pennsylvania · $43,930
- Rhode Island · $48,520
- South Carolina · $40,970
- Tennessee · $39,800
- Texas · $39,970
- Utah · $40,770
- Vermont · $47,560
- Virginia · $48,320
- Washington · $52,470
- West Virginia · $34,100
- Wisconsin · $40,290
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatric technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +22.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,280 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $44,910 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,960 |
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