Washington Median
$52,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $45,130
State Rank
#8 of 49
1,920 employed here
How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Washington?
A Psychiatric Technician working in Washington earns a median salary of $52,470 per year, or about $25.23 per hour. That is 16% above the national median of $45,130 for this occupation.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $44,030 while the top 10% make $76,730 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,360 and $61,990 a year.
Psychiatric Technician salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,030 | $21.17 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,360 | $22.29 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $52,470 | $25.23 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,990 | $29.80 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,730 | $36.89 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 8th 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 $54,040Massachusetts $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 $45,520Maine $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 Washington
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 Washington pay ($52,470) 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 Washington?
The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Washington is $52,470 per year, or about $25.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,030 at the entry level to $76,730 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Psychiatric Technicians about 16% more than the national median of $45,130. Washington ranks 8th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Psychiatric Technicians?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $52,470 a year. About 1,920 Psychiatric Technicians are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.