Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $39,350 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $58,550
Employed locally 1,580
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $47,350
    90th
    $58,550

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Punta Gorda, FL $49,050
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,050
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,860
    Flint, MI $43,780
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $43,700

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,210
    Physicians, All Other $287,200
    Nurse Practitioners $128,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Tampa, FL is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 7.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.