Psychiatric Technicians Salary in North Dakota

Psychiatric technicians in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $45,690 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($40,530), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $43,620 and the median at $39,960 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$45,690
Bismarck$43,110
Grand Forks$40,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$45,690	$48,230	$39,960	$38,892	91
Bismarck	$43,110	$38,990	$38,350	$36,819	91
Grand Forks	$40,530	$38,480	$37,590	$34,746	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Technicians salary in other states

Psychiatric Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2053.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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