How much does a psychiatric technician make in Atlanta?
$47,650a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.91 an hour or $3,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.91
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 4,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,490Median: $47,650Highest 10%: $60,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $43,310 | $20.82 | |
| Median | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 75th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 90th | $60,820 | $29.24 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Gainesville, GA | $47,690 |
| Savannah, GA | $45,530 |
| Augusta, GA | $43,590 |
| Columbus, GA | $41,730 |
| Macon, GA | $40,940 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,730 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.91 ($47,650 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $47,650 against $45,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,250, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for psychiatric technician pay?
53 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,820 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.