Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Psychiatric Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $43,930 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($45,130)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 10,340
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920; the top 10% earn over $54,000. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $60,750.
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- Midwives$45,360 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$78,460 median in Pennsylvania
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
How much do psychiatric technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $43,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920 and the top 10% earn over $54,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for psychiatric technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 49 (−3% vs. the national median of $45,130). Living costs are not included.