Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $40,740 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $51,730
Employed locally 240
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $40,740
    75th
    $47,710
    90th
    $51,730

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 35% 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

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,720
    Physicians, All Other $364,620
    Pharmacists $133,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Greensboro, NC is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.82 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Greensboro, NC is 4.3% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.