Psychiatric Technicians Salary in South Carolina

Psychiatric technicians in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $44,530 a year) and the least in Columbia ($43,640), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $43,880 and the median at $40,970 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$44,530
Columbia$43,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$44,530	$45,670	$40,330	$37,323	101
Columbia	$43,640	$39,980	$39,980	$36,655	94

*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 South Carolina

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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