Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $40,750 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $30,770
90th percentile $44,720
Employed locally 30
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,770
    25th
    $33,540
    50th (median)
    $40,750
    75th
    $41,490
    90th
    $44,720

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $71,330
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $55,530
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $55,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,520
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,050
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,920

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,970
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,570
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,160
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,040
    Nurse Practitioners $125,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Idaho Falls, ID is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.50 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Idaho Falls, ID 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,770 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,540.