Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $47,930 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $41,950
90th percentile $48,400
Employed locally 220
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,950
    25th
    $45,310
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $48,320
    90th
    $48,400

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 47% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,660
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,910
    Physical Therapists $97,080
    Dental Hygienists $100,950
    Pharmacists $145,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Burlington, VT is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Burlington, VT is 12.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,950 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,310.