Psychiatric Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$42,590
↑ 49.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Psychiatric Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Psychiatric Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 49.6% since 2011 ($28,470 → $42,590)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $42,590
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,590 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | $39,700 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $37,380 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $36,570 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $35,030 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $33,780 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $32,870 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $31,670 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $30,970 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | $31,140 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | $31,130 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | $29,880 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | $30,050 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | $28,470 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.