Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $38,370 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $46,680
Employed locally 240
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $38,370
    75th
    $43,930
    90th
    $46,680

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 51% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,030
    Physicians, All Other$77,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,450
    Emergency Medical Technicians$38,450
    Pharmacists$137,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Reading, PA is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Reading, PA is 9.9% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.