Psychiatric Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $19.54 an hour ($40,630 a year). About 5,950 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). North Carolina ranks 33rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.30 | $33,900 |
| 25% of workers | $18.06 | $37,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.54 | $40,630 |
| 75% of workers | $22.06 | $45,880 |
| 90% of workers | $24.29 | $50,530 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $47,340 | 130 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $44,610 | 190 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $44,110 | 1,590 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $44,100 | 430 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $44,000 | 950 |
| Rocky Mount | $41,060 | 90 |
| Winston-Salem | $40,290 | 390 |
| Fayetteville | $38,020 | 0 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $35,930 | 50 |
| Wilmington | $34,200 | 290 |
| Goldsboro | $32,440 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,210 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $67,540 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $69,390 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,760 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,270 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,530 |
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