How much does a psychiatric technician make in Columbus?
$38,620a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $18.57 an hour or $3,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.57
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,060Median: $38,620Highest 10%: $49,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,060 | $15.41 | |
| 25th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| Median | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 75th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $49,560 | $23.83 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Cleveland, OH | $44,690 |
| Akron, OH | $42,510 |
| Toledo, OH | $41,240 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,550 |
| Dayton, OH | $38,900 |
| Youngstown, OH | $38,520 |
| Springfield, OH | $36,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,570 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,430 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $18.57 ($38,620 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $38,620 against $45,130 nationally, 14% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $39,140, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for psychiatric technician pay?
156 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,560 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.