How much does a psychiatric technician make in Rhode Island?
$48,520a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Rhode Island. That is $23.33 an hour or $4,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,450Median: $48,520Highest 10%: $62,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,450 | $20.89 | |
| 25th | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| Median | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| 75th | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| 90th | $62,490 | $30.04 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $47,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 9. Massachusetts | $52,000 |
| 10. Alaska | $51,650 |
| 11. California | $49,140 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $48,520 |
| 13. Virginia | $48,320 |
| 14. Vermont | $47,560 |
| 15. Colorado | $47,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $23.33 ($48,520 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $48,520 against $45,130 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Rhode Island ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $47,980 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.