Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Rhode Island
Psychiatric Technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $48,520 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($45,130)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,450; the top 10% earn over $62,490. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $60,750.
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in Rhode Island
How much do psychiatric technicians make in Rhode Island?
The median is $48,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,450 and the top 10% earn over $62,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for psychiatric technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 49 (+8% vs. the national median of $45,130). Living costs are not included.