How Much Money Do Psychiatric Technicians Make?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that psychiatric technicians make a median salary of $36,570 each year or $17.58 per hour. The bottom 10 percent of psychiatric technicians earn less than $26,980 per year, while the top 10 percent of psychiatric technicians earn more than $56,380 annually.

How Much Do Psychiatric Technicians Get Starting Out?

The BLS does not provide average compensation data for entry-level positions for psychiatric technicians just starting out, but the bottom 25 percent of psychiatric technicians earn $29,210 each year.

How Many Psychiatric Technicians Are There in the United States?

There are 98,000 psychiatric technicians in the U.S.