Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $49,210 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $66,840
Employed locally 270
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $49,210
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $66,840

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Ann Arbor, MI $70,010
    Salem, OR $63,820
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,660
    California $61,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $106,530
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,080
    Dental Hygienists $104,410
    Physical Therapists $100,870
    Pharmacists $150,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Eugene, OR is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.23 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Eugene, OR is 15.5% above 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.