Psychiatric Technicians pay in Idaho

In Idaho, the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $19.95 an hour ($41,490 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.

$19.95Median hourly pay
$40,040–$45,490Middle half of workers, yearly
780People in this job in Idaho

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). Idaho ranks 29th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Idaho

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.26$37,980
25% of workers$19.25$40,040
Half of workers (median)$19.95$41,490
75% of workers$21.87$45,490
90% of workers$23.16$48,180

Psychiatric Technicians pay in Idaho metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boise City$41,090380

Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 Idaho

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$92,460
Physical Therapist Assistants$61,020
Physical Therapist Aides$28,660
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52,520
Pharmacy Technicians$46,420
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,800
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,450
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80,080

Other job titles for this job

Behavioral TechnicianLPTAutism Behavior TechnicianAutism Behavior TechBehavior TechnicianBehavior TechBehavioral Health AssociateBehavioral TechBHTHealth Care TechnicianHealth Care TechMental Health Associate

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.