Psychiatric Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for psychiatric technicians is $45,130 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,440 in Louisiana to $67,430 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,090
- 25th percentile
- $38,430
- Median
- $45,130
- 75th percentile
- $50,160
- Top 10%
- $60,750
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 156,960 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $67,430 | +49% | $42,440 | $78,460 | 380 |
| 2 | Oregon | $59,820 | +33% | $44,570 | $73,530 | 1,250 |
| 3 | New York | $58,080 | +29% | $41,650 | $85,920 | 2,040 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $57,370 | +27% | $39,490 | $62,000 | 1,390 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $55,500 | +23% | $41,250 | $77,540 | 1,040 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $55,150 | +22% | $45,830 | $63,720 | 2,060 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $54,040 | +20% | $45,770 | $64,620 | 2,520 |
| 8 | Washington | $52,470 | +16% | $44,030 | $76,730 | 1,920 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $52,000 | +15% | $40,140 | $66,330 | 5,340 |
| 10 | Alaska | $51,650 | +14% | $40,270 | $77,830 | 340 |
| 11 | California | $49,140 | +9% | $40,880 | $88,090 | 14,100 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $48,520 | +8% | $43,450 | $62,490 | 990 |
| 13 | Virginia | $48,320 | +7% | $38,580 | $58,530 | 3,950 |
| 14 | Vermont | $47,560 | +5% | $40,630 | $58,360 | 600 |
| 15 | Colorado | $47,430 | +5% | $40,940 | $59,810 | 1,740 |
| 16 | Nevada | $46,450 | +3% | $38,480 | $56,250 | 2,060 |
| 17 | Georgia | $46,250 | +2% | $37,530 | $58,130 | 5,560 |
| 18 | Illinois | $46,200 | +2% | $36,820 | $53,620 | 9,410 |
| 19 | Missouri | $45,840 | +2% | $34,870 | $55,530 | 4,450 |
| 20 | Arizona | $45,640 | +1% | $36,240 | $56,420 | 8,160 |
| 21 | Maryland | $45,520 | +1% | $34,500 | $61,190 | 680 |
| 22 | Maine | $45,320 | 0% | $39,320 | $51,740 | 620 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $44,660 | −1% | $44,180 | $60,530 | 260 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $43,930 | −3% | $36,920 | $54,000 | 10,340 |
| 25 | Kansas | $43,780 | −3% | $36,710 | $49,300 | 1,670 |
| 26 | Florida | $43,570 | −3% | $35,280 | $57,290 | 12,710 |
| 27 | Michigan | $43,140 | −4% | $36,630 | $72,550 | 4,850 |
| 28 | Iowa | $42,910 | −5% | $36,370 | $46,310 | 690 |
| 29 | Idaho | $41,490 | −8% | $37,980 | $48,180 | 780 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $40,970 | −9% | $35,390 | $53,170 | 560 |
| 31 | Indiana | $40,910 | −9% | $36,010 | $50,190 | 6,790 |
| 32 | Utah | $40,770 | −10% | $34,760 | $47,870 | 1,940 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $40,630 | −10% | $33,900 | $50,530 | 5,950 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $40,370 | −11% | $31,300 | $54,750 | 910 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $40,300 | −11% | $36,830 | $58,490 | 3,550 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $40,290 | −11% | $32,560 | $84,760 | 4,430 |
| 37 | Texas | $39,970 | −11% | $33,240 | $49,250 | 11,350 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $39,960 | −11% | $38,350 | $55,760 | 270 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $39,800 | −12% | $31,370 | $53,940 | 3,810 |
| 40 | Montana | $39,190 | −13% | $35,030 | $54,350 | 310 |
| 41 | Ohio | $39,140 | −13% | $31,550 | $48,840 | 3,950 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $39,060 | −13% | $34,080 | $62,400 | 820 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $39,020 | −14% | $31,390 | $49,760 | 660 |
| 44 | Delaware | $38,410 | −15% | $32,100 | $47,320 | 350 |
| 45 | Alabama | $36,680 | −19% | $23,330 | $45,870 | 3,290 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $35,930 | −20% | $29,790 | $44,130 | 1,900 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $35,320 | −22% | $27,540 | $49,770 | 930 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $34,100 | −24% | $30,130 | $44,270 | 770 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $31,440 | −30% | $28,400 | $36,830 | 2,420 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Psychiatric Technicians salary questions
Which state pays psychiatric technicians the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $67,430 a year (+49% vs. the national median of $45,130). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays psychiatric technicians the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $31,440 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most psychiatric technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 14,100, with a median of $49,140.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.