Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Tennessee
Psychiatric Technicians in Tennessee earn a median salary of $38,070 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.6% vs the national median of $42,590. An estimated 3,680 psychiatric technicians are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $30,250 to $43,920 depending on location.
$38,070
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$43,920
Highest paying metro
$30,250
Lowest paying metro
3,680
Employed in Tennessee
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inPsychiatric Technicians salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $43,920 | $36,800 | $48,200 | 1,180 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $43,450 | $37,560 | $45,350 | 150 |
| Knoxville, TN | $43,190 | $36,880 | $50,010 | 360 |
| North Central Tennessee | $38,760 | $25,850 | $45,140 | 100 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,640 | $31,690 | $45,580 | 280 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $37,610 | $35,360 | $47,260 | 90 |
| East Tennessee | $37,230 | $26,460 | $45,140 | 40 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $36,790 | $30,430 | $41,300 | 790 |
| South Central Tennessee | $35,410 | $30,990 | $46,580 | 100 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $34,520 | $33,160 | $39,400 | 400 |
| West Tennessee | $30,250 | $26,460 | $34,540 | 190 |