Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $44,180 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.24
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $51,470
Employed locally 2,880
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $38,420
    50th (median)
    $44,180
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $51,470

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $48,110
    Gainesville, GA $47,690
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $46,480
    Savannah, GA $45,530
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,950

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $21.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,420.