Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,870 -4% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $53,720
Employed locally 170
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,980
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $53,720

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,950
    Paramedics $46,280
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,160
    Pharmacists $131,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Western North Carolina is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.71 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Western North Carolina is 4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,980.