Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $44,630 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $64,810
Employed locally 650
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $38,300
    50th (median)
    $44,630
    75th
    $51,640
    90th
    $64,810

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $70,010
    Salem, OR $63,820
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,660
    California $61,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 4.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,300.