Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $47,850 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $56,670
Employed locally 310
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $39,230
    50th (median)
    $47,850
    75th
    $53,440
    90th
    $56,670

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $71,090
    Madison, WI $62,130
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $55,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,150

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$90,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67,170
    Physicians, All Other$77,910
    Nurse Practitioners$144,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Springfield, MA is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.79 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Springfield, MA is 12.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,230.