Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $38,200 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $51,090
Employed locally 160
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $34,810
    50th (median)
    $38,200
    75th
    $49,230
    90th
    $51,090

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 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
    Punta Gorda, FL $49,050
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,050
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,860
    Flint, MI $43,780
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $43,700

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,710
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,440
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46,350
    Physical Therapists$98,550
    Physicians, All Other$278,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Crestview?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Crestview, FL is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.90 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Crestview, FL is 10.3% 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,810.