Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $39,890 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $48,720
Employed locally 220
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $39,890
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $48,720

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,990
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,660
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $51,760
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,960

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Portland, ME is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.88 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 6.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.