Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $45,020 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $54,880
Employed locally 130
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $45,020
    75th
    $45,420
    90th
    $54,880

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 33% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,790
    Pharmacists$135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.38 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 5.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.