Psychiatric Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,000 or more. The middle half of psychiatric technicians in Washington earn between $47,750 and $60,190.
- $42K10th
- $48K25th
- $51KMedian
- $60K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,030 | $4,586 | $26.46 |
| Median | $50,840 | $4,237 | $24.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,750 | $3,979 | $22.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,190 | $5,016 | $28.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Psychiatric technicians in Washington earn 13% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($63,160) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($46,610). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $45,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $55,030 | $50,840 | $42,440 | $77,000 | 1,450 |
| Washington, D.C. | $63,160 | $67,430 | $42,440 | $78,460 | 380 |
| United States | $46,610 | $45,130 | $35,090 | $60,750 | 156,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatric Technicians salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $55,030, a single filer in Washington takes home about $44,261 a year, or $3,688 a month and $1,702 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $44,740 | $3,728 |
| Working in DC | $44,261 | $3,688 |
| Working in VA | $44,046 | $3,671 |
| Working in MD | $43,994 | $3,666 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for psychiatric technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $55,030 buys what about $50,540 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 10.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatric Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$44,940
- Baltimore, MD$48,300
- Lexington Park, MD$44,660
- Chambersburg, PA$41,070
- York, PA$44,390
- Richmond, VA$47,330
Highest-paying cities for psychiatric technicians
Stockton, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,620).
- Stockton, CA$90,620
- Napa, CA$79,140
- Vallejo, CA$76,310
- Visalia, CA$73,420
- Ann Arbor, MI$68,620
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Psychiatric Technicians salary in Washington: questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make an hour in Washington?
$26.46 an hour on average, and $24.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatric technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatric technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $44,261 a year ($3,688 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,030.
Do psychiatric technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,610).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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