Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $49,840 +17% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $62,350
Employed locally 280
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $40,130
    50th (median)
    $49,840
    75th
    $50,730
    90th
    $62,350

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,370
    Fairbanks-College, AK $49,290
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $46,300
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $39,970
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $39,680
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $39,470

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $110,690
    Medical Records Specialists $59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,440
    Physician Assistants $136,960
    Dental Hygienists $129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Anchorage, AK is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Anchorage, AK is 17% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,130.