How much does a psychiatric technician make in Pennsylvania?
$43,930a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,661 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.12
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 10,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $43,930Highest 10%: $54,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| Median | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 75th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 90th | $54,000 | $25.96 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,920 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,360 |
| Altoona, PA | $43,920 |
| York, PA | $43,120 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $42,590 |
| Allentown, PA | $41,970 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,460 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $39,980 |
| Williamsport, PA | $39,650 |
| Erie, PA | $37,860 |
| Reading, PA | $36,990 |
| Johnstown, PA | $36,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 21. Maryland | $45,520 |
| 22. Maine | $45,320 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $44,660 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $43,930 |
| 25. Kansas | $43,780 |
| 26. Florida | $43,570 |
| 27. Michigan | $43,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.12 ($43,930 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $43,930 against $45,130 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $46,920 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.