Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $43,570 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $46,620
Employed locally 200
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $43,570
    50th (median)
    $43,570
    75th
    $43,570
    90th
    $46,620

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,990
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,660
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $51,760
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,960

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,320
    Nurse Practitioners $127,160
    Physical Therapists $92,520
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Bangor, ME is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.16 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Bangor, ME is 2.3% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,570.