Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $39,430 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.96
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 1,100
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $37,290
    50th (median)
    $39,430
    75th
    $45,450
    90th
    $48,370

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,650
    Altoona, PA $43,920
    Lexington Park, MD $41,650
    Williamsport, PA $40,940

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $18.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.79 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 7.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,290.