Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Massachusetts
Psychiatric Technicians in Massachusetts earn a median of $52,000 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($45,130)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,340
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,140; the top 10% earn over $66,330. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $60,750.
States ranked near Massachusetts
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- Midwives$80,240 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in Massachusetts
How much do psychiatric technicians make in Massachusetts?
The median is $52,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,140 and the top 10% earn over $66,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for psychiatric technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+15% vs. the national median of $45,130). Living costs are not included.