How much does a psychiatric technician make in Boston?
$57,610a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 3,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,770Median: $57,610Highest 10%: $72,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| 25th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $57,610 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $59,640 | $28.67 | |
| 90th | $72,520 | $34.87 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Worcester, MA | $49,890 |
| Providence, RI | $47,980 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $47,730 |
| Springfield, MA | $46,540 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $27.70 ($57,610 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $57,610 against $45,130 nationally, 28% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $52,000, so Boston pays 11% more.
Where does Boston rank for psychiatric technician pay?
16 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,520 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.