How much does a psychiatric technician make in North Carolina?
$40,630a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in North Carolina. That is $19.53 an hour or $3,386 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.53
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,900Median: $40,630Highest 10%: $50,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,900 | $16.30 | |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| 75th | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 90th | $50,530 | $24.29 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,420 |
| Hickory, NC | $47,340 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,610 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,110 |
| Durham, NC | $44,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $44,000 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $41,060 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $40,290 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $38,020 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $35,930 |
| Wilmington, NC | $34,200 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $32,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 30. South Carolina | $40,970 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $19.53 ($40,630 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $40,630 against $45,130 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for psychiatric technician pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $47,420 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.