Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $38,310 -10% vs national
Median hourly $18.42
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $46,670
Employed locally 550
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $38,310
    75th
    $42,080
    90th
    $46,670

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Johnstown, PA $40,520
    Toledo, OH $40,430
    Sandusky, OH $38,990
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $38,970
    Columbus, OH $38,800
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,840

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $18.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 10% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.