Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $30,280 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.56
10th percentile $27,060
90th percentile $34,950
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,060
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $30,280
    75th
    $30,280
    90th
    $34,950

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Williamsport, PA $40,940
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $36,790
    Jackson, MS $30,580

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,290
    Nurse Practitioners $119,270
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,650
    Pharmacists $136,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Gulfport, MS is $14.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.48 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Gulfport, MS is 28.9% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,060 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.