Psychiatric Technicians Salary in New York

Psychiatric technicians in New York earn the most in New York (average $59,900 a year) and the least in Rochester ($49,450), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $60,080 and the median at $58,080 for 2,040 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in New York

New York$59,900
Buffalo$59,520
Syracuse$53,920
Rochester$49,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$59,900	$58,610	$46,580	$47,620	113
Buffalo	$59,520	$65,500	$48,320	$47,336	96
Syracuse	$53,920	$52,840	$52,840	$43,144	96
Rochester	$49,450	$41,770	$39,920	$39,798	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Technicians salary in other states

Psychiatric Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
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.

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