Psychiatric Technicians pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $21.79 an hour ($45,320 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,130). Maine ranks 22nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.90 | $39,320 |
| 25% of workers | $21.18 | $44,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.79 | $45,320 |
| 75% of workers | $23.39 | $48,640 |
| 90% of workers | $24.88 | $51,740 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $47,780 | 250 |
| Bangor | $44,060 | 260 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $86,990 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $57,050 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,400 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $68,690 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $46,340 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,080 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $52,090 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $50,810 |
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