Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $39,020 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $49,630
Employed locally 330
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $39,020
    75th
    $45,730
    90th
    $49,630

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 40% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 60% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,650
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,790
    Lexington Park, MD $41,650

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,140
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53,190
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,860
    Nurse Practitioners$127,040
    Physicians, All Other$226,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.36 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Baltimore, MD is 8.4% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.