How much does a psychiatric technician make in Portland?
$46,290a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,080Median: $46,290Highest 10%: $64,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $64,780 | $31.14 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Salem, OR | $66,840 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,500 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $22.25 ($46,290 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $46,290 against $45,130 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $59,820, so Portland pays 23% less.
Where does Portland rank for psychiatric technician pay?
63 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,780 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.