How much does a psychiatric technician make in Providence?
$47,980a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,930Median: $47,980Highest 10%: $62,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,930 | $19.68 | |
| 25th | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| Median | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| 75th | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| 90th | $62,490 | $30.04 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $23.07 ($47,980 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $47,980 against $45,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $48,520, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for psychiatric technician pay?
45 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,490 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.