Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $63,820 +49.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $51,660
90th percentile $73,530
Employed locally 440
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,660
    25th
    $60,900
    50th (median)
    $63,820
    75th
    $71,600
    90th
    $73,530

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 16% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,660
    California $61,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,150

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,600
    Dental Hygienists$116,780
    Physicians, All Other$373,970
    Pharmacists$163,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Salem, OR is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Salem, OR is 49.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,660 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,900.