Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $47,470 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $55,970
Employed locally 70
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $43,980
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $55,970

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $55,530

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$71,500
    Nurse Practitioners$133,510
    Dental Hygienists$93,590
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$82,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Manchester, NH is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.83 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Manchester, NH is 11.5% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,980.