Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $54,150 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.03
10th percentile $44,790
90th percentile $74,370
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,790
    25th
    $46,890
    50th (median)
    $54,150
    75th
    $62,750
    90th
    $74,370

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 36% 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
    District of Columbia $65,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $55,030
    Connecticut $50,170
    New Haven, CT $49,140
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,280
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $47,960

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,730
    Physical Therapists $103,730
    Pharmacists $135,200
    Nurse Practitioners $132,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Norwich, CT is $26.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Norwich, CT is 27.1% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,790 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,890.