Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $43,920 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.12
10th percentile $29,940
90th percentile $50,770
Employed locally 80
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,940
    25th
    $38,420
    50th (median)
    $43,920
    75th
    $44,990
    90th
    $50,770

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,650
    Lexington Park, MD $41,650
    Williamsport, PA $40,940
    Johnstown, PA $40,520

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,420
    Physicians, All Other$279,160
    Pharmacy Technicians$34,670
    Physician Assistants$115,260
    Physical Therapists$95,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Altoona, PA is $21.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.41 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Altoona, PA is 3.1% above the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Altoona?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,940 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,420.