Virginia Median
$48,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $45,130
State Rank
#13 of 49
3,950 employed here
How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Virginia?
A Psychiatric Technician working in Virginia earns a median salary of $48,320 per year, or about $23.23 per hour. That is 7% above the national median of $45,130 for this occupation.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $38,580 while the top 10% make $58,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,790 and $51,580 a year.
Psychiatric Technician salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,580 | $18.55 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $40,790 | $19.61 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $48,320 | $23.23 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $51,580 | $24.80 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,530 | $28.14 |
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How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 13th 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 $48,520Vermont $47,560Colorado $47,430Nevada $46,450Georgia $46,250Illinois $46,200Missouri $45,840Arizona $45,640Maryland $45,520Maine $45,320New 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 Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($48,320) 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 Virginia?
The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Virginia is $48,320 per year, or about $23.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,580 at the entry level to $58,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Psychiatric Technicians about 7% more than the national median of $45,130. Virginia ranks 13th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Psychiatric Technicians?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,320 a year. About 3,950 Psychiatric Technicians are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.