Psychiatric Technicians pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $21.37 an hour ($44,450 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). It is 12% higher than the Tennessee median ($39,800).
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.43 | $34,180 |
| 25% of workers | $17.09 | $35,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.37 | $44,450 |
| 75% of workers | $23.99 | $49,910 |
| 90% of workers | $28.60 | $59,480 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $44,450 | 1,380 |
| Knoxville | $43,190 | 360 |
| Clarksville | $40,390 | 150 |
| Chattanooga | $39,730 | 460 |
| Memphis | $39,210 | 670 |
| Jackson | $38,930 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $37,610 | 90 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,040 |
| Paramedics | $63,450 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,940 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,950 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $65,060 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $51,300 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $76,450 |
| Surgical Technologists | $63,120 |
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