Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $40,160 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $60,790
Employed locally 4,610
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $40,160
    75th
    $50,840
    90th
    $60,790

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Punta Gorda, FL $49,050
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,050
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,860
    Flint, MI $43,780
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $43,700

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,610
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,220
    Nurse Practitioners$135,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,990
    Physicians, All Other$232,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Miami, FL is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Miami, FL is 5.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.