Psychiatric Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $21.12 an hour ($43,930 a year). About 10,340 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.75 | $36,920 |
| 25% of workers | $18.91 | $39,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.12 | $43,930 |
| 75% of workers | $22.95 | $47,740 |
| 90% of workers | $25.96 | $54,000 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $46,920 | 4,560 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $45,360 | 980 |
| Altoona | $43,920 | 80 |
| York-Hanover | $43,120 | 120 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $42,590 | 370 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $41,970 | 900 |
| Pittsburgh | $41,460 | 1,150 |
| Chambersburg | $39,980 | 60 |
| Williamsport | $39,650 | 50 |
| Erie | $37,860 | 160 |
| Reading | $36,990 | 280 |
| Johnstown | $36,870 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Paramedics | $61,000 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $62,580 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $48,290 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $71,590 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $44,790 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,520 |
| Recreational Therapists | $58,940 |
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