How much does a psychiatric technician make in Seattle?
$52,490a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $25.24 an hour or $4,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.24
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,810Median: $52,490Highest 10%: $78,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| Median | $52,490 | $25.24 | |
| 75th | $62,050 | $29.83 | |
| 90th | $78,280 | $37.63 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Spokane, WA | $62,400 |
| Portland, OR | $46,290 |
| Kennewick, WA | $42,760 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $25.24 ($52,490 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $52,490 against $45,130 nationally, 16% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $52,470, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for psychiatric technician pay?
24 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,280 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.