Psychiatric Technicians Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,230 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $26,460
90th percentile $45,140
Employed locally 40
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,460
    25th
    $26,460
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $45,140
    90th
    $45,140

    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 East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $71,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,180
    Pharmacists $124,990
    Nurse Practitioners $106,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians $34,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in East Tennessee is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in East Tennessee is 12.6% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,460 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,460.