Psychiatric Technicians Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $36,120 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $31,320
90th percentile $38,730
Employed locally 240
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,320
    25th
    $32,050
    50th (median)
    $36,120
    75th
    $36,830
    90th
    $38,730

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $53,270
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $50,390
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,440
    Alaska $49,340
    Rhode Island $48,520

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,800
    Physicians, All Other $326,440
    Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $66,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,110
    Pharmacists $128,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in New Orleans, LA is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.62 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in New Orleans, LA is 15.2% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,320 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,050.