How much does a psychiatric technician make in Massachusetts?
$52,000a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Massachusetts. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,140Median: $52,000Highest 10%: $66,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| Median | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 90th | $66,330 | $31.89 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $57,610 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $50,110 |
| Worcester, MA | $49,890 |
| Providence, RI | $47,980 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $47,730 |
| Springfield, MA | $46,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 6. Hawaii | $55,150 |
| 7. New Jersey | $54,040 |
| 8. Washington | $52,470 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $52,000 |
| 10. Alaska | $51,650 |
| 11. California | $49,140 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $48,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $25.00 ($52,000 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $52,000 against $45,130 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Massachusetts ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $57,610 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.