How much does a psychiatric technician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 1,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,440 | $20.40 | |
| 25th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $60,190 | $28.94 | |
| 90th | $77,000 | $37.02 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $24.44 ($50,840 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $50,840 against $45,130 nationally, 13% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $67,430, so Washington pays 25% less.
Where does Washington rank for psychiatric technician pay?
28 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,000 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.