How much does a psychiatric technician make in Kentucky?
$40,370a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Kentucky. That is $19.41 an hour or $3,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.41
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,300Median: $40,370Highest 10%: $54,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 75th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 90th | $54,750 | $26.32 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,550 |
| Clarksville, TN | $40,390 |
| Louisville, KY | $39,620 |
| Lexington, KY | $39,220 |
| Huntington, WV | $34,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 31. Indiana | $40,910 |
| 32. Utah | $40,770 |
| 33. North Carolina | $40,630 |
| 34. Kentucky | $40,370 |
| 35. Minnesota | $40,300 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $40,290 |
| 37. Texas | $39,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $19.41 ($40,370 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $40,370 against $45,130 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Kentucky ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $40,550 a year.
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.