How much does a psychiatric technician make in Baltimore?
$47,860a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $23.01 an hour or $3,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.01
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,810Median: $47,860Highest 10%: $61,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,810 | $16.74 | |
| 25th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| Median | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 75th | $53,500 | $25.72 | |
| 90th | $61,060 | $29.36 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Washington, DC | $50,840 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,920 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $41,650 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $23.01 ($47,860 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $47,860 against $45,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $45,520, so Baltimore pays 5% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for psychiatric technician pay?
47 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,060 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.