Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $39,300 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $47,570
Employed locally 230
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $35,240
    50th (median)
    $39,300
    75th
    $41,400
    90th
    $47,570

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,770
    Roanoke, VA $45,020
    Oklahoma City, OK $37,720
    Oklahoma $36,200
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $35,900
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $35,820

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,410
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,320
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,420
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$64,130
    Pharmacists$133,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Tulsa, OK is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Tulsa, OK is 7.7% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,240.