Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $35,920 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.27
10th percentile $32,360
90th percentile $45,510
Employed locally 320
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,360
    25th
    $32,360
    50th (median)
    $35,920
    75th
    $37,280
    90th
    $45,510

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 51% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,370
    Lincoln, NE $57,840
    Anchorage, AK $49,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $47,470
    Grand Junction, CO $46,940

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Physical Therapists $84,800
    Dental Hygienists $91,320
    Physicians, All Other $252,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Wilmington, NC is $17.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.26 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Wilmington, NC is 15.7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,360 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,360.