How much does a psychiatric technician make in Tennessee?
$39,800a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Tennessee. That is $19.13 an hour or $3,317 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.13
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,370Median: $39,800Highest 10%: $53,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| 25th | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 75th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| 90th | $53,940 | $25.93 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $44,450 |
| Knoxville, TN | $43,190 |
| Clarksville, TN | $40,390 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,730 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,210 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,930 |
| Kingsport, TN | $37,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 36. Wisconsin | $40,290 |
| 37. Texas | $39,970 |
| 38. North Dakota | $39,960 |
| 39. Tennessee | $39,800 |
| 40. Montana | $39,190 |
| 41. Ohio | $39,140 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $39,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $19.13 ($39,800 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $39,800 against $45,130 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $44,450 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.