How much does a psychiatric technician make in South Carolina?
$40,970a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in South Carolina. That is $19.70 an hour or $3,414 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.70
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,390Median: $40,970Highest 10%: $53,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| 25th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| 75th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 90th | $53,170 | $25.56 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $45,670 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,110 |
| Augusta, GA | $43,590 |
| Columbia, SC | $39,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 27. Michigan | $43,140 |
| 28. Iowa | $42,910 |
| 29. Idaho | $41,490 |
| 30. South Carolina | $40,970 |
| 31. Indiana | $40,910 |
| 32. Utah | $40,770 |
| 33. North Carolina | $40,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $19.70 ($40,970 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $40,970 against $45,130 nationally, 9% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for psychiatric technician pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $45,670 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.