Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $34,440 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.56
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $41,200
Employed locally 100
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $31,300
    50th (median)
    $34,440
    75th
    $36,860
    90th
    $41,200

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,910
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,790
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $34,770
    Wheeling, WV-OH $29,430

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $132,930
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $63,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Charleston, WV is $16.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Charleston, WV is 19.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,300.