Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $38,000 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $30,010
90th percentile $48,060
Employed locally 130
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,010
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $38,000
    75th
    $38,110
    90th
    $48,060

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,650
    Altoona, PA $43,920
    Lexington Park, MD $41,650
    Williamsport, PA $40,940

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,180
    Physicians, All Other$78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,170
    Pharmacists$130,680
    Nurse Practitioners$122,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Erie, PA is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Erie, PA is 10.8% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,010 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.