Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $36,580 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $32,510
90th percentile $47,150
Employed locally 300
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,510
    25th
    $36,580
    50th (median)
    $36,580
    75th
    $47,150
    90th
    $47,150

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,370
    Lincoln, NE $57,840
    Anchorage, AK $49,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $47,470
    Grand Junction, CO $46,940

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,260
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    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
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    Dental Hygienists $80,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Fayetteville, NC is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Fayetteville, NC is 14.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,510 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,580.