Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $55,020 +29.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.45
10th percentile $49,120
90th percentile $75,460
Employed locally 1,010
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,120
    25th
    $50,470
    50th (median)
    $55,020
    75th
    $58,790
    90th
    $75,460

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,770
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,970
    Hawaii $52,180
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $51,760

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians$59,960
    Pharmacists$165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$73,490
    Physicians, All Other$330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Seattle, WA is $26.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.63 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 29.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,120 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,470.