Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $46,480 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $38,210
90th percentile $57,700
Employed locally 760
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,210
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $57,700

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,770
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $53,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,910
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,110
    Nevada $47,820

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Richmond, VA is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 9.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,210 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.