Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $39,530 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $33,300
90th percentile $48,790
Employed locally 380
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,300
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $39,530
    75th
    $43,520
    90th
    $48,790

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 50% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,520
    Physicians, All Other$156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,400
    Pharmacists$134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$40,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 7.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,300 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.