Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $38,230 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $31,830
90th percentile $50,530
Employed locally 40
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,830
    25th
    $33,850
    50th (median)
    $38,230
    75th
    $43,850
    90th
    $50,530

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 54% 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
    Lincoln, NE $57,840
    Anchorage, AK $49,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $47,470
    Grand Junction, CO $46,940

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,140
    Physicians, All Other$338,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,960
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,330
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,490
    Nurse Practitioners$119,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Pinehurst, NC is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.02 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Pinehurst, NC is 10.2% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,830 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,850.