Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $38,990 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $49,140
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $38,990
    75th
    $44,820
    90th
    $49,140

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 54% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,910
    Rhode Island $48,520
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,230
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $48,110

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Bismarck, ND is 8.5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.