Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Oregon

Psychiatric technicians in Oregon earn the most in Salem (average $67,720 a year) and the least in Portland ($50,220), across the 3 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $58,140 and the median at $59,820 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Oregon

Salem$67,720
Eugene$55,360
Portland$50,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salem	$67,720	$66,840	$65,970	$51,634	104
Eugene	$55,360	$58,500	$44,570	$42,766	102
Portland	$50,220	$46,290	$45,360	$39,032	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. 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 Oregon

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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