How much does a psychiatric technician make in New York?
$58,610a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 2,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,530Median: $58,610Highest 10%: $85,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| Median | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 75th | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| 90th | $85,910 | $41.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Buffalo, NY | $65,500 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,840 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,770 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $28.18 ($58,610 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $58,610 against $45,130 nationally, 30% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,080, so New York pays 1% more.
Where does New York rank for psychiatric technician pay?
14 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,910 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.