Maine Median
$45,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $45,130
State Rank
#22 of 49
620 employed here
How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Maine?
A Psychiatric Technician working in Maine earns a median salary of $45,320 per year, or about $21.79 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $45,130 for this occupation.
Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $39,320 while the top 10% make $51,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,060 and $48,640 a year.
Psychiatric Technician salary range in Maine
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,320 | $18.90 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,060 | $21.18 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,320 | $21.79 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $48,640 | $23.38 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $51,740 | $24.88 |
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How Maine compares
Maine ranks 22nd out of 49 states and territories for Psychiatric Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Psychiatric Technician salary in other states
District of Columbia $67,430Oregon $59,820New York $58,080Nebraska $57,370Connecticut $55,500Hawaii $55,150New Jersey $54,040Washington $52,470Massachusetts $52,000Alaska $51,650California $49,140Rhode Island $48,520Virginia $48,320Vermont $47,560Colorado $47,430Nevada $46,450Georgia $46,250Illinois $46,200Missouri $45,840Arizona $45,640Maryland $45,520New Hampshire $44,660Pennsylvania $43,930Kansas $43,780Florida $43,570Michigan $43,140Iowa $42,910Idaho $41,490South Carolina $40,970Indiana $40,910Utah $40,770North Carolina $40,630Kentucky $40,370Minnesota $40,300Wisconsin $40,290Texas $39,970North Dakota $39,960Tennessee $39,800Montana $39,190Ohio $39,140Oklahoma $39,060New Mexico $39,020Delaware $38,410Alabama $36,680Arkansas $35,930Mississippi $35,320West Virginia $34,100Louisiana $31,440
Working as a Psychiatric Technician in Maine
Nationally, about 157,000 people work as Psychiatric Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($45,320) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Maine?
The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Maine is $45,320 per year, or about $21.79 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,320 at the entry level to $51,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Psychiatric Technicians about 0% more than the national median of $45,130. Maine ranks 22nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Psychiatric Technicians?
Yes on pay — Maine pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,320 a year. About 620 Psychiatric Technicians are employed in Maine. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.