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Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #27 of 49 · PA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of psychiatric technicianss in Pennsylvania earn between $36,920 and $54,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean psychiatric technicians salary in Pennsylvania is $44,750, about 4% below the U.S. average ($46,610). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $49,910 | $46,280 | 390 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $46,920 | $47,780 | 4,560 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $45,360 | $43,870 | 980 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $44,780 | $43,760 | 280 |
| Altoona, PA | $43,920 | $44,080 | 80 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $43,120 | $44,390 | 120 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $42,590 | $42,330 | 370 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $41,970 | $43,780 | 900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median psychiatric technicians salary in Pennsylvania is $43,930 per year (mean $44,750), and about 80% earn between $36,920 and $54,000.
How much do psychiatric technicians make per hour in Pennsylvania?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $44,750 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for psychiatric technicians?
Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 49 states for psychiatric technicians pay. Its mean salary of $44,750 is about 4% below the U.S. average of $46,610.
Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay psychiatric technicians the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for psychiatric technicians are Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area ($49,910), Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($46,920), Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($45,360), by median annual wage.