How much does a psychiatric technician make in Buffalo?
$65,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $31.49 an hour or $5,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.49
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,130Median: $65,500Highest 10%: $73,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $65,500 | $31.49 | |
| 75th | $73,880 | $35.52 | |
| 90th | $73,880 | $35.52 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| New York, NY | $58,610 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,840 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,770 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $31.49 ($65,500 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $65,500 against $45,130 nationally, 45% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,080, so Buffalo pays 13% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for psychiatric technician pay?
7 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,880 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.