Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $47,730 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $39,840
90th percentile $60,390
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,840
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $47,730
    75th
    $49,300
    90th
    $60,390

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $71,090
    Madison, WI $62,130
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $55,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,150

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,790
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,120
    Nurse Practitioners $129,360
    Pharmacists $133,200
    Physical Therapists $102,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Pittsfield?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Pittsfield, MA is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Pittsfield, MA is 12.1% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,840 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.