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Psychiatric technician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$36.83
Average $36.83
Low $22.62
High $59.95

The average salary for a psychiatric technician is $36.83 per hour in the United States. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Psychiatric Technician job openings in United States

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PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN - Adult...
Carilion Clinic3.6out of 5 stars.
Roanoke, VA
$17.39 - $24.35 an hour
Full-time
21 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Psychiatric Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
County of San Mateo
 
$423,779per year
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Mobilecomm Professionals Inc
 
$222,560per year
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
 
$212,500per year
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Recruitment Alley
 
$120,397per year
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Global Service Resources
 
$114,691per year
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Care Career, Inc.
 
$113,137per year
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Highest paying cities for Psychiatric Technicians near United States

  1. Soledad, CA
    $53.24 per hour
  2. Ione, CA
    $50.92 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $48.52 per hour
  4. Stockton, CA
    $44.62 per hour
  5. Patton, CA
    $33.88 per hour

Where can a Psychiatric Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Psychiatric Technicians in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Psychiatric Technician get paid in United States?

Psychiatric Technician II

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Senior Psychiatric Technician

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