Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $45,090 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $54,680
Employed locally 110
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $44,620
    50th (median)
    $45,090
    75th
    $54,670
    90th
    $54,680

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,770
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $53,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,910
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,110
    Nevada $47,820

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,490
    Nurse Practitioners $108,260
    Pharmacists $133,570
    Physical Therapists $99,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Lynchburg, VA is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.29 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Lynchburg, VA is 5.9% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,620.