How much does a psychiatric technician make in New Jersey?
$54,040a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in New Jersey. That is $25.98 an hour or $4,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.98
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,770Median: $54,040Highest 10%: $64,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,770 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| Median | $54,040 | $25.98 | |
| 75th | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| 90th | $64,620 | $31.07 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $58,610 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,920 |
| Trenton, NJ | $45,770 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $45,310 |
| Allentown, PA | $41,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 4. Nebraska | $57,370 |
| 5. Connecticut | $55,500 |
| 6. Hawaii | $55,150 |
| 7. New Jersey | $54,040 |
| 8. Washington | $52,470 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $52,000 |
| 10. Alaska | $51,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $25.98 ($54,040 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $54,040 against $45,130 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for psychiatric technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays psychiatric technicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $58,610 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.