Psychiatric Technicians pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $19.60 an hour ($40,770 a year). About 1,940 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). Utah ranks 32nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.71 | $34,760 |
| 25% of workers | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.60 | $40,770 |
| 75% of workers | $21.98 | $45,710 |
| 90% of workers | $23.02 | $47,870 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $43,050 | 270 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $41,570 | 690 |
| St. George | $38,620 | 150 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $38,540 | 720 |
Utah 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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,600 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $50,770 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,150 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,980 |
| Paramedics | $65,420 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $49,090 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $48,140 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $52,870 |
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