Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $37,500 -12% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $43,200
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $37,500
    75th
    $39,060
    90th
    $43,200

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Cleveland, OH $38,310

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,560
    Physicians, All Other$315,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,990
    Nurse Practitioners$125,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Dayton, OH is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.31 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Dayton, OH is 12% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.