Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $42,760 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.56
10th percentile $42,760
90th percentile $57,270
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,760
    25th
    $42,760
    50th (median)
    $42,760
    75th
    $42,850
    90th
    $57,270

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,770
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,970
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,020
    Hawaii $52,180

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Dental Hygienists $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Kennewick, WA is $20.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Kennewick, WA is 0.4% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,760 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,760.