Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $43,700 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $57,780
Employed locally 1,920
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $43,700
    75th
    $49,190
    90th
    $57,780

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 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
    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
    Flagstaff, AZ $42,830

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,140
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,060
    Pharmacists $136,480
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,740
    Physicians, All Other $283,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Orlando, FL is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.63 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Orlando, FL is 2.6% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.