Psychiatric Technicians pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $28.18 an hour ($58,610 a year). About 2,980 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($45,130). It is about the same as the New York median ($58,080).
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.41 | $44,530 |
| 25% of workers | $22.39 | $46,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.18 | $58,610 |
| 75% of workers | $30.16 | $62,740 |
| 90% of workers | $41.30 | $85,910 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $65,500 | 50 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $58,610 | 2,980 |
| Syracuse | $52,840 | 90 |
| Rochester | $41,770 | 120 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $119,720 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $82,450 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,320 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $49,840 |
| Paramedics | $79,550 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $75,620 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $74,960 |
| Recreational Therapists | $66,050 |
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