Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $49,440 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $77,520
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $37,380
    50th (median)
    $49,440
    75th
    $65,000
    90th
    $77,520

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 39% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,770
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,650
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $39,700

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,650
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,610
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,450
    Pharmacists $133,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Atlantic City, NJ is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.57 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 16.1% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,380.