Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $39,650 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.06
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $46,990
Employed locally 400
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $39,200
    50th (median)
    $39,650
    75th
    $43,740
    90th
    $46,990

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $71,330
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $55,530
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $55,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,520
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,050
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,920

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$93,830
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,260
    Physicians, All Other$281,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$43,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,170
    Dental Hygienists$85,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Boise City, ID is $19.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Boise City, ID is 6.9% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,200.