Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $39,090 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $48,730
Employed locally 220
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $38,500
    50th (median)
    $39,090
    75th
    $39,090
    90th
    $48,730

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Lincoln, NE $57,840
    Anchorage, AK $49,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $47,470
    Grand Junction, CO $46,940

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Asheville, NC is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.43 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 8.2% below 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,500.