Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $39,970 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $47,430
Employed locally 700
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $39,970
    75th
    $45,180
    90th
    $47,430

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 42% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 58% 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
    Connecticut $50,170
    Duluth, MN-WI $48,600
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $47,960
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $47,930
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $45,090
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,860

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 6.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.