Psychiatric Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for psychiatric technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$63,160
- New York$60,080
- California$58,780
- Oregon$58,140
- Connecticut$57,720
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$32,310
- West Virginia$34,840
- Alabama$35,600
- Arkansas$35,980
- Mississippi$36,120
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $63,160 | $67,430 | $30 | +35.5% | 380 |
| 2 | New York | $60,080 | $58,080 | $29 | +28.9% | 2,040 |
| 3 | California | $58,780 | $49,140 | $28 | +26.1% | 14,100 |
| 4 | Oregon | $58,140 | $59,820 | $28 | +24.7% | 1,250 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $57,720 | $55,500 | $28 | +23.8% | 1,040 |
| 6 | Alaska | $57,280 | $51,650 | $28 | +22.9% | 340 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $56,400 | $54,040 | $27 | +21% | 2,520 |
| 8 | Washington | $55,160 | $52,470 | $27 | +18.3% | 1,920 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $54,750 | $55,150 | $26 | +17.5% | 2,060 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $53,840 | $52,000 | $26 | +15.5% | 5,340 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $53,800 | $57,370 | $26 | +15.4% | 1,390 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $50,860 | $44,660 | $24 | +9.1% | 260 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $50,310 | $48,520 | $24 | +7.9% | 990 |
| 14 | Colorado | $48,960 | $47,430 | $24 | +5% | 1,740 |
| 15 | Vermont | $48,650 | $47,560 | $23 | +4.4% | 600 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $48,190 | $40,290 | $23 | +3.4% | 4,430 |
| 17 | Virginia | $48,110 | $48,320 | $23 | +3.2% | 3,950 |
| 18 | Georgia | $47,350 | $46,250 | $23 | +1.6% | 5,560 |
| 19 | Nevada | $47,110 | $46,450 | $23 | +1.1% | 2,060 |
| 20 | Michigan | $46,530 | $43,140 | $22 | -0.2% | 4,850 |
| 21 | Maine | $46,180 | $45,320 | $22 | -0.9% | 620 |
| 22 | Illinois | $46,090 | $46,200 | $22 | -1.1% | 9,410 |
| 23 | Maryland | $45,700 | $45,520 | $22 | -2% | 680 |
| 24 | Arizona | $45,280 | $45,640 | $22 | -2.9% | 8,160 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $45,160 | $40,300 | $22 | -3.1% | 3,550 |
| 26 | Florida | $44,900 | $43,570 | $22 | -3.7% | 12,710 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $44,750 | $43,930 | $22 | -4% | 10,340 |
| 28 | Missouri | $44,340 | $45,840 | $21 | -4.9% | 4,450 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $43,880 | $40,970 | $21 | -5.9% | 560 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $43,620 | $39,960 | $21 | -6.4% | 270 |
| 31 | Idaho | $42,800 | $41,490 | $21 | -8.2% | 780 |
| 32 | Indiana | $42,750 | $40,910 | $21 | -8.3% | 6,790 |
| 33 | Kansas | $42,370 | $43,780 | $20 | -9.1% | 1,670 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $42,270 | $40,630 | $20 | -9.3% | 5,950 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $42,250 | $39,060 | $20 | -9.4% | 820 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $42,240 | $40,370 | $20 | -9.4% | 910 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $42,190 | $39,800 | $20 | -9.5% | 3,810 |
| 38 | Utah | $41,980 | $40,770 | $20 | -9.9% | 1,940 |
| 39 | Texas | $41,750 | $39,970 | $20 | -10.4% | 11,350 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $41,720 | $39,020 | $20 | -10.5% | 660 |
| 41 | Montana | $41,710 | $39,190 | $20 | -10.5% | 310 |
| 42 | Iowa | $41,580 | $42,910 | $20 | -10.8% | 690 |
| 43 | Ohio | $40,880 | $39,140 | $20 | -12.3% | 3,950 |
| 44 | Delaware | $39,790 | $38,410 | $19 | -14.6% | 350 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $36,120 | $35,320 | $17 | -22.5% | 930 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $35,980 | $35,930 | $17 | -22.8% | 1,900 |
| 47 | Alabama | $35,600 | $36,680 | $17 | -23.6% | 3,290 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $34,840 | $34,100 | $17 | -25.3% | 770 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $32,310 | $31,440 | $16 | -30.7% | 2,420 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 297 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $95,580 | $90,620 | 330 |
| 2 | Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $87,260 | $85,400 | 210 |
| 3 | Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $84,710 | $80,620 | 70 |
| 4 | Napa, CA | $83,960 | $79,140 | 320 |
| 5 | Visalia, CA | $76,700 | $73,420 | 200 |
| 6 | Vallejo, CA | $76,120 | $76,310 | 260 |
| 7 | Ann Arbor, MI | $72,550 | $68,620 | 580 |
| 8 | Salem, OR | $66,840 | $67,720 | — |
| 9 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $65,500 | $59,520 | 50 |
| 10 | Madison, WI | $64,380 | $62,160 | 1,030 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing psychiatric technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $59,570 | $63,450 | 4,810 |
| 2 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $55,550 | $56,700 | — |
| 3 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $55,550 | $56,700 | — |
| 4 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $55,270 | $57,780 | 1,250 |
| 5 | Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $52,980 | $53,860 | 150 |
| 6 | All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $52,980 | $53,860 | 150 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $52,100 | $51,790 | — |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $52,100 | $51,790 | — |
| 9 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $52,100 | $51,790 | — |
| 10 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $51,530 | $57,180 | 18,060 |
| 11 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $51,100 | $55,280 | 12,560 |
| 12 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, State Government Owned | $51,100 | $55,630 | 11,740 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make in the U.S.?
The median psychiatric technicians salary in the United States is $45,130 per year (mean $46,610), and about 80% earn between $35,090 and $60,750.
How much do psychiatric technicians make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,610 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays psychiatric technicians the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for psychiatric technicians at $63,160 per year (median $67,430).
What is the job outlook for psychiatric technicians?
Employment is projected to change +20% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 15,900 openings per year.