Psychiatric Technicians Salary (2025)
Based on 156,960 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,090 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,430 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $45,130 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $50,160 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $60,750 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$35K
25th
$38K
Median
$45K
75th
$50K
90th
$61K
Highest Paying States for Psychiatric Technicians
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $63,160 |
| New York | $60,080 |
| California | $58,780 |
| Oregon | $58,140 |
| Connecticut | $57,720 |
| Alaska | $57,280 |
| New Jersey | $56,400 |
| Washington | $55,160 |
| Hawaii | $54,750 |
| Massachusetts | $53,840 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Psychiatric Technicians salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $63,160 per year, while Massachusetts has an average of $53,840 — a difference of $9,320. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Psychiatric Technicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 156,960 workers were employed as Psychiatric Technicianss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $46,610 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-2053