How much does a psychiatric technician make in New York?
$58,080a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in New York. That is $27.92 an hour or $4,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.92
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,650Median: $58,080Highest 10%: $85,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,650 | $20.02 | |
| 25th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| Median | $58,080 | $27.92 | |
| 75th | $72,500 | $34.86 | |
| 90th | $85,920 | $41.31 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $65,500 |
| New York, NY | $58,610 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,840 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 1. District of Columbia | $67,430 |
| 2. Oregon | $59,820 |
| 3. New York | $58,080 |
| 4. Nebraska | $57,370 |
| 5. Connecticut | $55,500 |
| 6. Hawaii | $55,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $27.92 ($58,080 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $58,080 against $45,130 nationally, 29% more.
Where does New York rank for psychiatric technician pay?
New York ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $65,500 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.