Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $50,110 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $74,410
Employed locally 40
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $45,380
    50th (median)
    $50,110
    75th
    $55,100
    90th
    $74,410

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $71,090
    Madison, WI $62,130
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $55,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,150

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Nurse Practitioners $132,380
    Dental Hygienists $96,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Amherst Town, MA is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 17.7% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,380.