Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $65,500 +53.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $73,880
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $65,500
    75th
    $73,880
    90th
    $73,880

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 93% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $53,270
    Syracuse, NY $50,990
    Rochester, NY $41,770

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,630
    Physicians, All Other $97,960
    Pharmacists $135,410
    Nurse Practitioners $133,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Buffalo, NY is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.52 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 53.8% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.